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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the head of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, who has passed away on 13 August 2016
A
Guru Sanmuganathan
B
Pramukh Swami Maharaj
C
Swami Narayanan
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -HH Mahant Swami Maharaj now presides as the guru and spiritual guide of countless devotees and helms the worldwide socio-spiritual activities of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Swaminarayan Gadi (Maninagar) was founded in the 1940s by Muktajivandas Swami after he left the Ahmedabad diocese with the belief that Gopalanand Swami, a paramhansa from Swaminarayan’s time, was the spiritual successor to Swaminarayan. The current spiritual leader is Jitendrapriyadasji Swami.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was the head of B.A.P.S.’s efforts in conducting large-scale cultural festivals (like the 1991 Cultural Festival of India in New Jersey) to foster a better understanding and appreciation of Hindu traditions. On August 13, 2016, he passed away and was mourned by B.A.P.S. followers worldwide.

Detailed explanation-4: -After Dharmadev and Bhaktimata passed away, Ghanshyam left home at the age of 11 to travel the length and breadth of India. His 7 year journey focused on reestablishing the ideals of Hindu Sanatan Dharma. During these years, He was known by the name of Neelkanth Varni.

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