RANDOM
What direction should we face when we do puja?
East or North
When and where was Bhagwan Swaminarayan born?
In Chhapaiya. April 3, 1781
Which mahamantra did Bhagwan Swaminarayan give?
Swaminarayan.
What mandir was Pramukh Swami Maharaj the kothari of?
Sarangpur Mandir.
. What are the names of the five aartis?
Mangla, Shangar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, and Shayan.
Who named Ghanshyam Maharaj?
Markandey Muni.
Where and when was Gunatitanand Swami born?
In the village of Bhadra, district Jamnagar. September 28, 1784
What are the five eternal entities?
Jiva (Soul), Ishwar (God), Maya (Illusion), Brahman (Cosmic Reality), Parabrahman (Supreme God).
What are the 6 shikarbadh mandirs in North America? ]
Robbinsville, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago
What was Bhagatji Maharaj’s profession?
He was a tailor
Who recited the Mahabharata to Ganeshji?
Ved Vyas.
Where and when was Bhagatji Maharaj born?
In Mahuva. (March 20, 1829)
How long did Nilkanth Varni’s pilgrimage last?
7 years 1 month 11 days.
. What six mandirs did Bhagwan Swaminaryan build?
Junagadh, Amdavad, Gadhada, Vadtal, Bhuj, and Dholera.
What year was BAPS established?
1907.
8. Who is the choicest devotee of Bhagwan Swaminarayan?
Gunatitanand Swami.
Where and when was Shastriji Maharaj born?
In Mahelav. January 31, 1865.
Who started the Bal and Satsang Mandals?
Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj.
Sadhu Keshavjivandas was appointed as the Mahant of which mandir?
Dadar Mandir - Mumbai
. Which Paramhansa compiled the Vachanamrut?
Gopalanand Swami, Muktanand Swami, Nityanand Swami and Shukanand Swami.
At which place and how many paramhansas did Shriji Maharaj initiate in one night?
500 paramhansas, in Kalvani.
Where and by whom was Pramukh Swami Maharaj initiated into the sadhu order?
In the Akshar Deri at Gondal, by Shastriji Maharaj.
At what age did Ghanshyam Maharaj leave home?
11 years old.
. Which 5 mandirs did Shastriji Maharaj build?
Bochasan, Sarangpur, Gondal, Atladara, Gadhada.
What are the 5 nirjala fasts?
Ram Navmi, Dev Podi, Jal Jhini, Janmashtmi, Dev Uthi.