Virpur: Swaminarayan sect monk Gyanprakash Swami visited the Jalaram temple in Virpur to apologize for his controversial remarks about Jalaram Bapa. His comments, which went viral, triggered a widespread outrage across the state, with devotees demanding a public apology. In response, Swami today personally visited the temple and sought forgiveness. The controversial remark by the monk had sparked protests from devotees, community leaders, and even MPs, as many accused Swami of disrespecting oth...Read More

Rajkot: Pilgrim town Virpur is observing a complete strike today. The strike will continue tomorrow as well. The locals are observing a strike against the Swaminarayan monk's unacceptable remarks regarding Jalaram Bapa. The locals held a foot march to Jalaram Mandir and decided to shut their businesses for two days. The decision will be taken after that for the next course of actions. The locals so far are demanding Gyanprasad Swami of the Swaminarayan sect come to Virpur in person and tender an...Read More

Gandhinagar: Jalaram Jayanti, which honors the revered Hindu saint Jalaram Bapa, is observed on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartak. In 2024, this auspicious occasion will be celebrated tomorrow, i.e., November 8th, according to the Vikram Samvat 2081 Gujarati Calendar. According to the English calendar, Jalaram Bapa was born on November 4, 1799, in Virpur, Gujarat. This year, devotees are celebrating the 225th birth anniversary of the saint. At the age of 18, he renou...Read More

Jalaram Jayanti, dedicated to honoring the revered Hindu saint Jalaram Bapa, is a significant event observed on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartak. This year, as per the Gujarati Calendar of Vikram Samvat 2080, Jalaram Jayanti 2023 falls on November 19th. Jalaram Jayanti 2023 The birth anniversary of Jalaram Bapa is celebrated as per the Hindu calendar, according to which he was born on Kartak Sud Satam. This year, the Jayanti is being celebrated just a day after Labh Panc...Read More

Rajkot: Virpur town near Rajkot city in Gujarat is celebrating the 222nd birth anniversary of Jalaram Bapa today on 11th November. Total 222 cakes of three colors red, yellow and white are prepared to mark Jalaram Bapa's birth anniversary. There are long queues of the devotees for darshan at the mandir since late night. The special prashad for the devotees has been made. A Shobha yatra / procession is also arranged by the locals in the town. The floats are set-up at various spots in town...Read More

Virpur: Jalaram Mandir which was closed for visitors for a 12 days period in order to avoid crowding on the occasion of Janmashtami and other festivals of holy Shravan month in view of Covid-19 pandemic situation, reopened today. Token system has been however made compulsory for visitors now onward for entry in the temple. The timings of mandir have also been curtailed for visits. The temple from today will remain open during 7 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm everyday. DeshGujaratRead More

Morbi: Raghuvansh community in Morbi created 8 ft rotlo made from Bajri as prashad on the occasion of Jalaram Jayanti. The event was held today morning in Nehru darwaja chowk. A 60 kg Rotlo was made using 40 kg Bajra flour, 10 kg ghee. It was distributed as prashad during Jalaram Jayanti procession in the town. DeshGujaratRead More

Rajkot: Virpur town near Rajkot is celebrating 217th birth anniversary of Jalaram Bapa today. Jalaram Bapa was born on 14 November 1799 in Virpur. 197 years ago he started offering free meal through 'Sadavrat' to all those visiting his ashram on Mahasud Bij 1876 as per Gujarati calendar. For last 197 years, the 'Sadavrat' he started has been functioning without missing a single day. There were phase like Chhappaniyo Dukal(historical famine), flood, earthquake but 'Sadavrat' ha...Read More