Ognaj: 46 youths left worldly life and took Diksha to become Swaminarayan monks of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS) at Ognaj-based Pramukh Swami Nagar today as part of the Pramukh Swami Shatabdi Mahotsav.
Those who became monks were given new names and blessings by 89-year-old Mahant Swami, who heads the BAPS at present. Among those who took Diksha are from America, Africa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Mumbai. BAPS has 1300 saints at present. BAPS gives nodes for Diksha to only g...Read More