Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj of Maninagar Gadi Sanasthan passes away

Maninagar: Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj ( PP Swami Maharaj ) of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sanasthan passed away today after nearly three weeks of hospitalization at private run CIMS hospital in Ahmedabad today. He was 78. He was hospitalized following Covid-19 infection and related lung issues.

From July 8 he was on dialysis to support His kidney function. He had also received plasma treatment, the first dose of which was administered July 8 and the second dose on July 9.

After being treated in Maninagar Mandir for several days, it was apparent that continuous monitoring was necessary alongside the treatments. Senior Sants and doctors had made the decision to admit Acharya Swamishree Maharaj to hospital during the early hours of Friday 26 June 2020. Last week, Jitendra Swami was appointed as his spiritual successor.

Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi pays tribute:

Live streaming webcast of his last rites was available during 7.00 am to 8.30 am today.

Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj ji's life was full of values & wisdom, selflessly devoted to the greater cause of humanity. His passing away is an irreparable loss. My deepest condolences to his followers all across the globe. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 16, 2020

Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj ji. A revered saint who blessed and enlightened millions of lives. His divine teachings & selfless contribution towards the welfare of society has no parallels.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 16, 2020

મણિનગર શ્રી સ્વામિનારાયણ ગાદીના આચાર્ય શ્રી પુરુષોત્તમપ્રિયદાસજી સ્વામીશ્રી મહારાજ બ્રહ્મલિન થતા દુઃખની લાગણી અનુભવું છું. પરમકૃપાળુ પરમાત્મા એમના આત્માને શાંતિ આપે એવી પ્રાર્થના. જય સ્વામિનારાયણ… pic.twitter.com/6qW7feeLGa

— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) July 16, 2020

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— Bharat Pandya (@bharatpandyabjp) July 16, 2020

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