{"id":1800,"date":"2022-03-26T16:37:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T11:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=1800"},"modified":"2023-11-20T15:44:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:14:35","slug":"swaminarayan-jayanti-the-auspicious-day-celebration-and-rituals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/swaminarayan-jayanti-the-auspicious-day-celebration-and-rituals\/","title":{"rendered":"Swaminarayan Jayanti: The Auspicious Day, Celebration And Rituals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Importance of Swaminarayan Jayanti<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Swaminarayan Jayanti is one of the most auspicious events of the year for the individuals belonging to the Swaminarayan group spread everywhere. On this day, an extraordinary occasion is established for the love of Lord Swaminarayan in various temples of Swaminarayan found from one end of the country to the other. The followers spread the teachings and lessons of Lord Swaminarayan by reciting the mantras.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is Swaminarayan Jayanti celebrated?<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to the Hindu calendar, devotees celebrate Swaminarayan Jayanti on the Navami of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra.<\/span><\/p>\n

History<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Lord Swaminarayan was known as Ghanshyam in his younger days. Lord Swaminarayan’s mother, Bhakti Mata, gave him the name of Ghanshyam, although his father called him Dharma Dev.<\/span><\/p>\n

The beliefs say that the Presiding Lord appeared on the Earth to bestow his heavenly blessings on his devotees and destroy the misdeeds or adharma.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lord Swaminarayan was born in Ayodhya in the city of Chhapaiya in the country of Kaushal. Sage Markandeya, examining his holy qualities, honoured him with many names. He was also famous for some other names like Neelkanth and Hari Krishna. His devotees called him ‘Shriji Maharaja’.<\/span><\/p>\n

Famous lessons of Swaminarayan on Swaminarayan Jayanti<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Devotees or enthusiasts joining the Swaminarayan sect follow specific guidelines. There are five principles that his followers need to follow:<\/span>
\n– Don’t steal.<\/span>
\n– Try not to eat meat.<\/span>
\n– Try not to drink alcohol.<\/span>
\n– Give up adultery.<\/span>
\n– Follow your religion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every individual needs to act according to these guidelines made by Lord Swaminarayan. Along with this, on Swaminarayan Jayanti, his followers take a pledge to do social service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Puja Vidhi for Swaminarayan Jayanti<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n