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Fourteen days after terrorist attack on
Akshardham, the entire complex,with its main monument and exhibition
halls, ceremoniously declared open by Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami and
senior sadhus. The opening ceremony took place at 9.34 a.m. with the
chanting of Vedic peace prayers (Shanti Path), mantras and worship.
After the auspicious ceremony of splitting a coconut and untiying
a nada chhadi, over 500 BAPS sadhus and devotees walked towards the
main monument chanting the Swaminarayan dhun.
Then the traditional rituals of Janmangal namavali - 108 names of
Bhagwan Swaminarayan - was chanted by all as rice grains were offered
as abhishek to the murti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. This ritual is performed
to remove any fears and reinstate and atmosphere of divinity and peace
in the entire complex. In conclusion, arti and mantra pushpanjali
were offered.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of Gujarat are looking after
the security of Akshardham complex. All visitors have to pass through
a metal detector to ensure the safety and security of the complex.
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