Acharya Maharajshree Tejendraprasad Pande
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Sanatan Dharma Dhurandar Acharya Maharaj Shree 1008 Tejendraprasadji Maharaj (Devnagari: आचार्या श्री तेजेन्द्रप्रसाद्जी माहाराज) was appointed Acharya of the Narnarayan Dev gadi
(Ahmedabad
) of the Swaminarayan Sampraday
by his father, the late Acharya Maharajshree Devendraprasadji Maharaj. He was enthroned as an Acharya
on 13 October 1969.
He took up the responsibilities of the Swaminarayan Sampraday on the orders of Acharya Devendraprasadji from the age of 14 years. Accompanied by learned people, he travelled to East Africa
to nurture the Satsang there.
In over 30 years of service to the Sampraday, his accomplishments are very numerous. The following is but a summary of the facts detailed in 'Dharma Setu', his biography produced in 1994 during the Silver Jubilee & Golden Jubilee Festival.
He still remains a popular public figure even after retirement. In November 2008, he was invited to release a portfolio of paintings of Shrinathji
by the Archer foundation.
on Vijaya Dashmi in 1978 in US. It is particularly active in US and UK, where regular camps and conferences nurture the young.
, Bhuj
& Muli
. The renowned Pundit Late Dongreji recited the Shreemad Bhagwat Katha at the Ahmedabad festival where hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered. A few days later, he travelled to Kutch and presided over the festival in Bhuj. This was soon followed by the event at Muli, which was celebrated with grand pomp.
NarNarayan Dev Gadi
The Naranarāyan Dēv Gadī , named after NarNarayan Dev, is one of the two Gadis that together form the Swaminarayan Sampraday. It is headquartered at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad and controls the Uttar Vibhag....
(Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
) of the Swaminarayan Sampraday
Swaminarayan Sampraday
Swaminarayan Sampraday , known previously as the Uddhav Sampraday, is a Hindu sect established by Swaminarayan...
by his father, the late Acharya Maharajshree Devendraprasadji Maharaj. He was enthroned as an Acharya
Acharya
In Indian religions and society, an acharya is a guide or instructor in religious matters; founder, or leader of a sect; or a highly learned man or a title affixed to the names of learned men...
on 13 October 1969.
Biography
East Africa
East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...
to nurture the Satsang there.
In over 30 years of service to the Sampraday, his accomplishments are very numerous. The following is but a summary of the facts detailed in 'Dharma Setu', his biography produced in 1994 during the Silver Jubilee & Golden Jubilee Festival.
He still remains a popular public figure even after retirement. In November 2008, he was invited to release a portfolio of paintings of Shrinathji
Shrinathji
Shrinathji is an anthropomorphic form of Hindu god Krishna, manifest as a seven year old child . The principal shrine of Shrinathji is situated at the temple town of Nathdwara, located 48 Kilometers North-east of Udaipur city in Rajasthan...
by the Archer foundation.
Educational Establishments Founded
- Shree Sahajanand Arts & Commerce College
- Shree Swaminarayan Vidyaalay (Boarding), Bhuj
- Shree Sahajanand Elementary School
- Shree Sahajanand Primary School
- Shree Sahajanand High School
- Shree Sahajanand Multi-Course Academy
- Shree Sahajanand Vaanijay Mahavidyaalay (Commerce College)
- Gurukuls in: Asaarva, Abu, Jhilvana, Gandhidham, Kalol, Jetalpur, KoteshwarKoteshwar, KutchKoteshwar is name of an ancient Shiva temple located at the western tip of India in Lakhpat taluka, Kutch District of Gujarat.The story of Koteshwar begins with Ravana, who won it as a boon from Lord Shiva for an outstanding display of piety, this Shiva linga of great spiritual power. But which...
, Mandvi, Chiloda, Idar, Rampur, Saayla, Siddhpur Maninagar.
NarNarayan Dev Yuvak Mandal (NNDYM)
He established branches of the NNDYM all over the Northern Zone, along with the then Lalji Maharajshri (Acharya-Designate) Koshalendraprasadji. The organization's membership exceeds tens of thousands of youth, from all backgrounds - students, professionals, businesspersons and others. Its activities include tree planting, blood donation camps, religious camps, conferences, seminars, workshops, and many other socially useful activities.International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation (ISSO)
He established the ISSOISSO
-Other uses:* ISSO - An organisation under the Swaminarayan Sampraday.* ISSO - Information System Security Officer. Also see Chief information security officer...
on Vijaya Dashmi in 1978 in US. It is particularly active in US and UK, where regular camps and conferences nurture the young.
Swaminarayan's 200th birthday celebrations
1981 saw numerous celebrations to commemorate the sect's founder's bi-centennial birthday. The largest of these were at AhmedabadAhmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
, Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
& Muli
Muli
Muli may refer to:Places:*Mili Tibetan Autonomous County, or Muli from its Chinese name, of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China*Muli, Gaoqing County , town in Gaoqing County, Shandong, China...
. The renowned Pundit Late Dongreji recited the Shreemad Bhagwat Katha at the Ahmedabad festival where hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered. A few days later, he travelled to Kutch and presided over the festival in Bhuj. This was soon followed by the event at Muli, which was celebrated with grand pomp.