Basics of Gujarat
What is Gujarat often called?
Hint: Sacred Land in Gujarati
Pavitra Bhoomi
What natural disaster happened in Bhuj in 2001?
An earthquake
Name a city in Gujarat where Bhagwan Swaminarayan built a mandir.
Gadhada, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Dholera, Bhuj, Vadtal
Who built the first Akshar Purushottam Mandir?
Shastriji Maharaj
What four qualities make up Ekantik Dharma?
Dharma, Gnan, Vairagya, Bhakti
Name one dynasty that ruled Gujarat.
Mauryas, Guptas, Solankis
How soon did Pramukh Swami Maharaj organize meals after the earthquake?
By lunchtime the same day
What is the significance of Junagadh?
Maharaj built a mandir there, and Gunatitanand Swami was the mahant there.
Who comforted and supported earthquake victims by visiting devastated villages?
Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Name the 5 mandirs city Shastriji Maharaj built.
Bochasan, Gondal, Atladra, Sarangpur, Gadhada
Why do satsangis care about Gujarat's history?
It is where Bhagwan Swaminarayan walked and spread Ekantik Dharma and made lots of mandirs here.
How many people were fed daily at BAPS relief camps?
More than 40,000 people
Where did Maharaj give most of his Vachanamruts?
Gadhada
Who explained the true meaning of Vedic rituals at Jetalpur Yagna?
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
How many sholaks are there in the satsang diksha?
315
What was Gujarat called between 1947–1960?
Mahagujarat
What item did Swami suggest adding to food packets?
Two green chilies
What is the Rann of Kutch?
A salt desert
Who is known as the Father of India?
Mahatma Gandhi
How many Vachanamruts are there?
273
What year did Gujarat become a separate state?
1960
How many villages were reconstructed after the earthquake with BAPS help?
15 villages and colonies
Which river runs through Gadhada?
Ghela River
Who is known as the Iron Man of India?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
What practice did Maharaj correct during the Jetalpur Yagna?
Animal sacrifice