BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav at Narendra Modi Stadium a spectacle to behold
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As the early December winter sets in at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, 'Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav' of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) begins with flying colours.
Followed by a welcome performance for Mahant Swami Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the event virtually on Saturday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel are present at the Narendra Modi Stadium among the other dignitaries.
While addressing the event PM Modi virtually said, "Even though I could not be physically present among you, I can feel the energy of this event. I extend my salutations and respects to Mahant Swami and the saints for this divine programme. The Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav is a celebration of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s teachings. I feel fortunate to have been associated with BAPS’s service initiatives."
Recalling an incident from the time of the Ukraine war, PM Modi said, "During calamities such as the Bhuj earthquake, the Kerala floods, and the Kedarnath disaster, BAPS volunteers served with a family-like spirit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BAPS temples transformed into service centres. When the decision was made to rescue Indians stranded in Ukraine, a large number of them reached Poland. At that time, I spoke with a BAPS saint late at night. I urged him to assist the Indians arriving in Poland, and overnight, BAPS volunteers from across Europe came forward to help."
Swaminarayan e-Prakash application
Mahant Swami unveiled the Swaminarayan e-Prakash application which will have BAPS news, articles, podcasts of saints, and other details related to the Swaminarayan community.
"After the India-Pakistan match, the stadium was completely filled for the second time. In a match, when one team wins and one team loses, there are two types of situations, on one side there is sadness and on the other side there is joy. In this stadium too, this time there is joy, enthusiasm and happiness all around the stadium. This is the BAPS team which is one and the same," said Brahma Vihari Swami at the event.
This event will feature one lakh workers who will display various symbols using LED belts. The ground of the stadium will feature screen presentations with the most advanced technology.
During the event, more than 2,000 workers will perform in the stadium using 1,800 lights and 30 projectors. The stadium will showcase a cyclone effect and various depictions in the sky created with the help of advanced technology.
Each act has been designed with a positive message. A special dress code has been established for male and female participants.
The event has been scheduled to run from 5.00 pm to 8.30 pm on December 7 with over 2,000 performances.
Additionally, more than 1,500 children will give special presentations during the event.
BAPS workers from 30 countries across the world have gathered at the venue.
A total of 30,000 devotees from Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, 10,000 from Vadodara, 4,000 from Surat, and 2,600 from Rajkot, among over one lakh participants. Entry to the stadium is being granted after verification of passes. To ensure no untoward incidents occur during the event, city police have arranged for security measures.
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