What an eventful past few days it has been!

The party at the Parajiya Soni Kelavnai Mandal,  Jamnagar in with Srinathji Ni Zankhi on Thursday, 15th Dec 2011 evening,  Samuh Lagna the next day on Friday 16th Dec 2011 followed by the opening ceremony of Late Maganlal Odhavjibhai Memorial Hall. A brief stopover at Jam Khambhalia the same evening on our way to Dwarka where the Parajiya Soni Gnati were awaiting to give a warm welcome to all visitors.

Saturday, 17th Dec 2011, the first session of the World Conference was held at Dwarka followed by the Dhawja (flag hosting) ceremony on the Dwarkadheesh Mandir in the afternoon by Shri Amratlal Laxmanbhai Vaya family of Jam Khambhalia. and we are still half way to the historic World Gathering!

Everyone was still looking forward with great anticipation to an exciting and eventful next two days.

Breakfast was fun time!

I must say that the organising committee had made a commendable job in making arrangements for all the functions and looking after guests. It was really wonderful to see the hotel wholly occupied by the Pattni Sonis. We all used have late night gatherings socializing and having cups of masala chai together. Every morning we were all looking forward to the Hotel’s bountiful breakfast where special arrangements were made to serve garma garam Ganthia, Jalebi, idli. Masala Dosa, etc

Sunday, 18th Dec 2011 - Dwarka Wadi Opening Ceremony

It was time for the grand opening ceremony of the Dwarka Wadi. After a delightful assortment of authentic Gujarati cuisine breakfast, we all looked forward to another eventful day ahead.

VIP Guests and visitors all made their way to the Dwarka Wadi that was just a hundred yards away from the hotel. Guests awaited outside the Wadi for the arrival of Swami Shri Sadanandji of Sharda Pith at 10.00am. VIPS and dignitaries who also attended to give their blessings included Shri Keshavanandji Maharaj of Shri Sanatan Sewa Mandal, Shri Suryaprakashji Maharaj of Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shri Haribhai Dhakan, Shri Dilipbhai Sanghani (Minister of Agriculture, Gujarat State), Shri Prabhupa Manek ( MLA, Okhamandal Region, Dwarka), Shri Yogeshbhai Sagar ( MLA, Kandivali , Mumbai) and Bhavnaben Lal (Dwarka nagapalika president).

The Dwarka Wadi was formally opened by Swami Shri Sadanandji with an elegant ribbon cutting ceremony. All guests marveled at the beauty of the new building many taking the opportunity to take some memorable photos.

After the ceremony, the guests were invited to go to the Sanatan Dewa Mandal ground for the Satkar Samaroh to honour all donors of the Dwarka Wadi.

Word of Appreciation

The task of building the Dwarka wadi would not have been completed without the four dedicated Dwarka wadi trustees –

1)       Shree Dayabhai Cashrambhai Ghaghada

2)       Shree Kanubhai Mawjibhai Ghaghada

3)       Shree Narendrabhai Rugnath Dhakan

4)       Shree Haribhai Laxmidas Ghaghada

Their selfless dedication and hard work were recognized and appreciated by the community.