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What is the childhood name of Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Ganshyam
What are the 9 other names of Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Hari, Krishna, Harikrishna, Ganshyam, Nilkanth, Sarjudas, Narayanmuni, Sahajanand, Shriji Maharaj
This mark, worn on the forehead, symbolizes devotion in the Swaminarayan tradition
tilak chandlo
what does SMVS stand for
Swaminarayan mandir vasna sanstha
This color represents renunciation and is worn by Swaminarayan swamis
Orange
In what Village was Maharaj Born
Chhapaiya
After his vichiran, in which village did Nilkanth Varni stay
Loj
This swami was appointed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan as the acharya of the Vadtal diocese
Gopalanand Swami
SMVS often hosts this type of youth-focused spiritual camp
Bal-Yuvta Shibir
Bhagwan Swaminarayan established two main dioceses: one in Ahmedabad and one in this city.
Vadtal
In what state was the village Maharaj was born
I.E if you were born in winchester hospital the state would be Massachusetts
Uttar Pradesh India
Whos ashram was in loj
Ramanand Swami
This swami is known for his deep understanding of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s teachings and authored many scriptures
Muktanand Swami
During this time, SMVS devotees observe extra fasting, prayers, and attend spiritual discourses
This continent, besides Asia, has the most number of SMVS mandirs
North America
What are the names of Ganshyam Maharajs brothers
Rampratapbhai and Ichharambhai
In what year did Ramanand Swami give Diksha to Nilkanth Varni
1857
SMVS encourages this practice every morning to start the day spiritually
What is Nitya Pooja
This Swami was known for his silence, intense penance, and staying in Samadhi for long periods — often seen as a living example of vairagya.
Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami
This region in Africa is home to growing SMVS satsang and mandirs, and name countries there
East Africa
kenya and tanzania
For how long was Nilkanth Varni on his Vichiran
(the exact year, month, and days)
7 years, 1 month, 11 days
Where did Ramanand Swami give diksha to Nilkanth Varni
Piplana
The original Shikshapatri written by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in Sanskrit is preserved in this foreign country’s museum
England (Bodleian Library, Oxford University)
In Shikshapatri verse 79, Bhagwan Swaminarayan prohibits the consumption of this specific plant-based item
onions and garlic
This king ruled over the region where Bhagwan Swaminarayan was born
King Hariprasad of Chhapaiya