Happy Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami!

Happy Swaminarayan jayanti!

Swaminarayan Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birthday of Shree Swaminarayan. According to the ancient Hindu scriptures, the supreme Purna Purushottam Shree Swaminarayan manifested himself in the Chhapaiya Villiage of North India. Read on to know more about Swaminarayan Jayanti history and Swaminarayan Jayanti significance.

It is believed by the disciples and followers of Lord Swaminarayan that he manifested himself as Chaitra 9 in Vikram Samvat 1837, April 3, 1781 AD and the occasion was Ram Navami.

Swaminarayan Jayanti is celebrated to worship Shree Swaminarayan, who manifested himself on the occasion of Rama Navami back in the year 1781. It is believed that Lord Swaminarayan was born as an adorable baby to Dharmadev and Bhaktimata. Every year, Shree Swaminarayan’s disciples celebrate the day in his honour. Shree Swaminarayan has devotees from all over the world.

In Vachnamrut Vadtal-19, Maharaj has said "Whenever a jiva attains a human body in Bharat-khand, God's avatars or God's sadhus will certainly also be present on earth at that time. If that jiva can recognize them, then he becomes a devotee of God... Also, whatever a devotee of God wishes for comes true." This samaiyo brought to life examples of Maharaj guiding the devotees of that time by removing their swabhavs, making their antahkarans pure and ultimately giving them moksha. Celebrating Swaminarayan Jayanti honored Maharaj's work in reforming Hinduism and instilling a strong sense of Ekantik Dharma in all of his haribhaktos. His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj cultivated these same values within devotees and today, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, is continuing to do the same and guiding devotees toward moksha.

Every year, on the occasion of Swaminarayan Jayanti, his disciples observe a fast. Moreover, most of the disciples observing a fast do not even drink water or eat any food on this day. The devotees were are allowed to eat fruits during their fasting hours. It is believed that the Shree Swaminarayan is present for six days during which devotees, disciple and saints engage in spiritual songs to honour Shree Swaminarayan. Every Shri Swaminarayan Mandir celebrates this day with respect and dedication.