Gunatitanand Swami
When was he born?
On Poshi Punam
What was his childhood name?
Pragji Bhakat
What was his birthplace?
Mahelav
What was his childhood name?
Jinabhai
Childhood name?
Shantilal
What did Maharaj say who Gunatitannd Swami was?
His Akshardham
Why is he wearing white?
He was married
What were three things people did to him when he triend to spread our upansna?
Posioned, Stabbed, Almost thrown in a fireplace
What was his personality in 2-3 traits?
Always happy, Humble, Pure
His favorite sport?
Cricket
What part of Gujarat was he primarly assigned to run?
Junagadh
What was his profession?
He was a talior
What does BAPS stand for?
Bochasan Vasi Akshar Purshottam Sanstha
His sadhu name?
Gnanjivandas
What age did he recive diksha?
18 years old
What were his parents names?
Bholanath Sharma and Sakarbaa
What color is his mala in the punchmurti?
Pink
What were the five mandirs he built? And what was the first mandir he installed the Akshar-Purshottam murtis?
Bochasan Mandir (1907), Sarangpur Mandir (1916) , Gondal Mandir (1934) , Atladra (Vadodara) Mandir (1945), Gadhada Mandir (1951)
Vadhwan mandir
Where did he return to Akshardham?
Gondal
What were 2 surgeries he had?
Cataract surgery, Gall bladder surgery, Heart bypass surgery, Pacemaker implant
What was he seen doing in Junagardh when someone asked him who was in charge of the mandir?
Cleaning and moping the floors of the mandir
What happened to Bhagatji Maharaj after Gunatitanand Swami passed away.
He was kicked out.
What did people from Vartal see when Shastriji Maharaj left Vartal Mandir?
They saw Maharaj leaving with him
What was his favorite kirtans?
Haji Bhara Sadhu...
Where was the first place he ever visited in North America?
Flushing, NY