<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;This temple belongs to all&rdquo; &ndash; Blessings from Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A new chapter of spirituality and culture unfolded in Jodhpur with the grand inauguration of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Kaliberi. The temple has been established as a center of Sanatan culture and knowledge, symbolizing devotion, service, and dedication.</span></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Thousands Witness the Historic Event</span></strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The three-day Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav concluded with the temple inauguration, drawing an immense gathering of devotees from Jodhpur and surrounding regions. The event, which began at 5 PM, was themed around &ldquo;The Temple&rsquo;s Contribution to Society&rdquo;. It showcased the seven-year journey of temple construction, highlighting the tireless efforts, sacrifice, and devotion of thousands of saints and volunteers. Despite financial and physical challenges, this magnificent and artistic temple now stands as a new cultural identity of Rajasthan.</span></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Spiritual Discourses and Messages</span></strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pujya Adarshjivan Swami narrated the historical journey of the temple&rsquo;s construction, while Pujya Munivatsal Swami emphasized its role as a center of knowledge. Sadguru Viveksagar Swami elaborated on the eternal flow of devotion, and Pujya Brahmavihari Swami spoke about the wide-ranging social services carried out through temples.</span></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Presence of Union Ministers</span></strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ceremony was graced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as chief guests. Both leaders praised the BAPS organization for its remarkable contributions in social service and cultural preservation.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In his divine blessings, Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj said,</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;This temple is everyone&rsquo;s temple. Whoever comes here for darshan will experience peace and happiness. From today, God resides here.&rdquo;</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Mahotsav concluded with a grand arti, marking the historic moment as thousands witnessed the consecration of the idols and the inauguration of the temple. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is set to emerge as a lasting spiritual and cultural landmark in the desert land of Rajasthan.</span></div>

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Inaugurated in Jodhpur

Thousands witness grand Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav at Jodhpur temple

BAPS Mandir Inaugurated in Jodhpur

Thousands witness grand Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav at Jodhpur temple

September 26, 2025 | 19:27 IST