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Prasadi Mandapam

Prasadi Mandapam
It preserves the garments, articles and other holy relics used by Lord Swaminarayan. These preciously preserved relics have been scientifically restored and honorably displayed. They satisfy the spiritual thirst of the visitors turning their visit into a private pilgrimage.

It is divided into five sections:

Hall of Garments:
Hall of Garments
The interior is pious and precious. Textiles used by Lord Swaminarayan have been treated, restored and displayed artistically and scientifically. The garments the Lord wore in the region of Kutch, have been glass-framed on a wall with Kutch designs. A traditional roof-tiled entrance invites you into 18th century Chhapiya. Lord Swaminarayan's clothes like Pagh, Jamo, Surwal, Doriyani Khes, Moka Khachar's Khes, Jariyani Khes, Miraculous Khes, Shawl, Coarse Shawl, Gal Masuriyu, Dhoti, Topi of Kutch, Gaumukhi, Angarkhu have been displyed.
Hall of Travels:
Hall of Travels
The hall is a combination of restoration and re-creation. Lord Swaminarayan traveled far and wide, mostly on horseback, and at times by cart and on foot. Here is an opportunity to see firsthand: the Chakhdi - the Lord's wooden sandals; the Mafo - a renovated, original bullock cart used by the Lord; the Rash - the reins of the mare Manki, and wooden bed.
Hall of Festivals:
Hall of Festivals
Lord Swaminarayan celebrated many festivals throughout the year. Here, life-like dioramas of festivals and festive moments have been modelled. The Kadai, the Pichkari and the Bag have been displayed in connection with special festive events. Other holy objects have been glass-framed on a wall frescoed with worshipful images, mythical designs and historical events of that time. The patterns have been painted with natural dyes on sagol plaster and it displys the objects like Hindola khat, Batak, Dabro, Thali, Vadhi, Gaj used in festivities.
Hall of Holy Remains:
Hall of Remains
Space and silence; prayer and presence are the signs of this hall. Entirely treated in white and red, to represent the two auspicious colors of abil and gulal, the hall has a profoundly spiritual atmosphere. The hall preserves the Holy Remains of Lord Swaminarayan's personal body. His Teeth, Asthi and Charnarvind are presented here. Other precious displays are Mala, Hair and Nails.
The One and Only:
The One and Only
This diorama displays the only existing letter handwritten by Lord Swaminarayan. Presented here is a photographic replica, while the original letter has been placed in special preservation. After journeying through India as a teenage yogi and known by the name of Neelkanth Varni, the Lord arrived in the village of Loj. He was extremely eager to meet His Guru - Ramanand Swami. Expressing His respect and love and describing the experience of His austerities and long pilgrimage, Neelkanth wrote this letter to Ramanand Swami on 15 March 1800 CE (Falgun vad 5, 1856 VS) in Hindi. This diorama setting has been created from the exact descriptions found in the scriptures. And this letter was gifted by Maniben who comes in the direct lineage of Mayaram Bhatt, an intimate disciple of Lord Swaminarayan.


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