Sadhu Yogavivekadasji said, “From everyone at BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, UK & Europe, we would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Gujarat Samachar UK on its 50th anniversary. Since its inception, Gujarat Samachar UK has been a bridge linking all of us living here in the UK to our roots in India through your insightful news reporting and staunch support for Hindus as well as Hinduism in general. On this special anniversary, we remember and thank you for decades of support including during the Mandir Mahotsav in 1995 when CB Patel was an honourable patron.”
In the temple sabha, the theme of 'Festival of Inspiration' was launched which will be held from July 22 to July 31. After this Pujya Prabuddhamunidas Swami addressed, "Today our Gunanuragi Satsangi Bandhu, whom Pramukh Swami Maharaj used to call by the name of Chandrakantbhai, is our special guest. He is a native of Bhadran village whose grandfather Manibhai, father Babubhai and uncle Apabhai have had a unique relationship with the BAPS since the time of Shastriji Maharaj.”
Swamiji said, “In the year 1945, it rained a lot during the Atladara Mandir Pratishtha Utsav. The big question was how to bring Murti from the stonemason. Then Shastriji Maharaj asked Pramukhswami Maharaj to bring the Murti in Apabhai's truck. When Pramukhswami Maharaj and Apabhai reached there, the stonemason said he would give the idol only after receiving money. At that time Apabhai sided and served the BAPS organization, his nephew is Chandrakantbhai who is present with us”
“As a child, Pramukh Swami Maharaj came to study at Sanskrit school in Bhadaran, he visited the Swaminarayan temple. Some people mistakenly opposed him and behaved rudely. At that time, Babubhai supported Shastriji Maharaj and Babubhai's son is Chandrakantbhai whom we know as CB Patel."
Prabuddhamunidas Swami said, “Like father, like son... CB has a lot of affection towards BAPS. He has been present in every event of the temple. He is working very hard to serve the community. We congratulate on 50 years of Gujarat Samachar and pray at the feet of the Lord Swaminarayan, Pramukhswami Maharaj, Mahant Swami Maharaj for uninterrupted Seva Yagna and Gyan Yagna.”
Jyotsnaben Shah, Consulting Editor of Gujarat Samachar, his son and KKR India Managing Director Jigar Shah, daughter-in-law Namitaben Shah, Group Editor Mahesh Liloriya and others were welcomed by BAPS team Yogeshbhai Patel, Bhavik Depala, Yogen Shah and Khushali.
