Announcements 20-01-2024 Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji invited to Ayodhya for the historic Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir: On 22 January, 1877, Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji etched a golden chapter in Indian history, by successfully performing the remarkable feat of Shatavdhan at Mumbai’s Framjee Cawasjee Institute. On 22 January, 2024, as India writes yet another golden chapter in its history, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji will grace the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The pious land of Ayodhya is the janmabhoomi of Shri Ram and five Tirthankaras of the present 24 Tirthankaras. It is also witness to 19 other kalyanaks of the present 24 Tirthankars; The janmabhoomi of all of the next 24 Tirthankaras will also be Ayodhya. In a limited capacity event where only a select few saints have been invited, the Vishva Hindu Parishad has invited Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji to represent Jainism. Atmarpit Nemiji has also been invited for this historic event. Marking the occasion of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, there will be a grand celebration at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur, on 22 January, 2024. A 3000 sq. ft. rangoli has already been created at the Raj Darbar. Varanasi Dharmayatra (Tue, 23 – Wed, 24 Jan, 2024): Pujya Gurudevshri will embark on Varanasi Dharmayatra from Tue, 23 – Wed, 24 Jan, 2024. Banaras (Varanasi) is a pious land where four kalyanaks of four Tirthankaras have taken place. Pujya Gurudevshri’s Presence at the Ashram (Thu, 25 – Sun, 28 Jan, 2024 | Sat, 3 – Tue, 13 Feb, 2024): Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the Ashram with His physical presence from Thu, 25 – Sun, 28 Jan, 2024 and then from Sat, 3 – Tue, 13 Feb, 2024. On Fri, 26 January, the 75th Republic Day of India will be celebrated in the Ashram. Satsang Shibir – 2 of Natak Samaysaar will be held at the Ashram from From Fri, 26 – Sun 28, Jan, 2024. Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the devotees with five pravachans. The shibir starts at 10:00 am on 26 January and ends at 12:00 pm on 28 January. From Tue, 6 – Fri, 9 Feb, there will be paravartana of Pujya Gurudevshri’s Pravachan held in Mumbai on Sat, 20 Jan, 2024. Satsang Shibir – 3 of Natak Samaysaar will be held at the Ashram from Sat, 10 – Sun 11, Feb, 2024. The shibir starts at 10:00 am on 10 February and ends at 12:00 pm on 11 February. Throughout the shibirs, to take laabh of Swamivatsalya, Tilak, Arti, Mangal Divo, Chamar etc. please contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah, 09821049338; [email protected]. Yuvarpit-Jivanarpit Youth Shibir (Mon, 29 Jan – Fri, 2 Feb, 2024): Pujya Gurudevshri will bless 1000+ youth with a shibir in the stunning island of Lakshadweep from Mon, 29 Jan – Fri, 2 Feb, 2024. This is the first time that the Master will grace the island of Lakshadweep. Visit by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India (Tue, 13 Feb, 2024): In December 2023, Pujya Gurudevshri had met Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India and had invited her to the Ashram. Impressed by the deeply spiritual and the diverse social activities of the Mission, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India will honour the Ashram with her presence on Tue, 13 Feb, 2024. (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) The Mission invites devotees from across the world, along with their relatives and friends to be a part of this historic event. Dubai Dharmayatra (Wed, 14 – Mon, 19 Feb, 2024): Pujya Gurudevshri will embark on the Dubai Dharmayatra from Wed, 14 – Mon, 19 Feb, 2024. Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj, during his recent visit to the Ashram, had lovingly invited Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji for the inauguration ceremony of BAPS Hindu Mandir, UAE. Honouring Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj’s invitation, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji will grace the inauguration of the first BAPS Hindu Mandir in the Islamic country of UAE. The Lokarpan of this BAPS Hindu Mandir, UAE will be done by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on Wed, 14 February, 2024. Throughout the Dharmayatra, Pujya Gurudevshri will uplift seekers with pravachans, pratishthas and padharamanis. Please click here to view the full schedule. Natak Samaysaar Satsang Shibir – 4 (Sat, 2 – Sun, 3 Mar, 2024): Satsang Shibir – 4 of Natak Samaysaar will be held at the Ashram from Sat, 2 – Sun, 3 Mar, 2024. The shibir starts at 10:00 am on 2 March and ends at 12:00 pm on 3 March. The Uthhanika of Natak Samaysaar will be completed during this fourth Satsang Shibir. USA Dharmayatra (Mon, 11 Mar, 2024 onwards): Pujya Gurudevshri will embark on the USA Dharmayatra from Mon, 11 Mar, 2024. The mumukshus of North America will be blessed with a Holi celebration with the Master as Pujya Gurudevshri will grace Phoenix, USA, from Fri, 29 – Sun, 31 Mar, 2024. Throughout the Dharmayatra, there will be satsang, bhakti and connecting dedications. Please click here to register for the Holi Celebrations. Please click here to view the full schedule. Forthcoming Pravachan: The next pravachan at Yogi Sabhagruh will be held on Sat, 24 Feb, 2024, from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.