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After renouncing His home at the tender age of 11, Bhagwan Swaminarayan commenced a journey of spiritual awakening across the length and bredth of India - during which he came to be knows as Nilkanth Varni. Barefooted, Nilkanth Varni walked alone, covering over 8000 miles over 7 years.
As a tribute to His divine sojourns, a small murti has been ceremoniously consecrated by His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Houston, Texas.
As a mark of their devotion and gratitude for His sacrifice and compassion for humanity, devotees offer abhisek to the murti of Nilkanth Varni. Many more come to simply offer prayers and seek answers to their troubles. They leave rejuvenated as well as solaced in mind and spirit.
Abhishek Mahima
"Abhishek is an ancient Vedic ritual
of pouring holy water upon the head
of God or His murti
to honor him and to attain
His blessings for
inner peace and prosperity.
Here the sacred waters
of Ganga and Yamuna are
ceremoniously poured upon the murti
of Nilkanth Varni, the child yogi form
of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
May this ritual fill our human life
with His divine virtues of faith,
fearlessness, humility, self-control,
love and peace and also fulfill
our innermost prayers and wishes" |
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| Monday - Friday |
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6:20 AM - 6:30 AM |
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7:35 AM - 8:00 AM |
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11:35 AM - 12:00 PM |
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7:05 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday |
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6:20 AM - 6:30 AM |
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7:35 AM - 8:00 AM |
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9:35 AM - 10:25 AM |
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11:35 AM - 12:00 PM |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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7:05 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Sunday |
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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM |
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7:35 AM - 8:00 AM |
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10:00 AM - 10:25 AM |
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11:35 AM - 1:30 PM |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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7:05 PM - 8:00 PM |
Note: If you are unable to perform Abhishek personally, please call or write so sadhus can offer Abhishek and pray on your behalf on the specified day. Please call 281.765.2277 ext. 454 or write to "Attn: Shri Nilkanth Varni Abhishek" and mail to the address on the Contact Page. |
