Anjana devi

According to  one of important Hindu epic Ramayana, Ahalya was the sage Gautama’s wife. Ahalya was famous for her beauty all over the worlds. Once  the Sun God was charmed by the beauty of Ahalya. He disguised himself as sage Gautama and made love to Ahalya and gave birth to Bali. Later, Indra was also  mesmerized by Ahalya, and he also disguised as Gautama and made love to Ahalya gave birth to Sugreeva. All three children Bali, Sugreeva and Ananya, were living peacefully.

One bright sunny day, Gautama took his family and visited River Thunga-Bhadra. He was carrying Bali and Sugreeva on his shoulder, and his wife, Ahalya and daughter Anjana Devi, were following him. The sand on the banks of the river was hot from the sun and burnt the feet of little Anjana’s feet. Unable to bear the heat, she suddenly yelled at her father that it was not fair that he was taking care of his stepsons but, he was not taking care of his own daughter.

Anjana Devi’s revelation shocked and enraged the Gautama. He threw both his sons into the waters of the river. He requested river that If those boys were his sons than return them as they were otherwise turned them into monkeys and get washed away into the river. The two brothers were washed ashore & turned into monkeys. They grew up to be the rulers of the monkeys in the forests on the banks of the river.

Ahalya felt sad as she lost her two sons because of her daughter Anjana. She cursed her daughter as her mother's sons turned into a monkey, her son would also be turned into the monkey.

Gautama cursed his wife Ahalya to turn into stone as she cheated him. Ahalya fell at her husband’s feet and asked for forgiveness and later  pleaded for  her innocence... Read More

Akshardham temples

Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom an d bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

The Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and thousands of BAPS volunteers. Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, the complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.

Exhibitions

Hall 1 - Hall of Values (50 mins)

Experience enduring human values through films and robotic shows that depict the ideals of nonviolence, honesty, family harmony, and spirituality.

Hall 2 - Giant Screen Film (40 mins)

Discover India through the incredible story of an eleven-year-old yogi named Nilkanth that brings to life the culture and spirituality of India's customs, the majesty of its art and architecture, and the unforgettable sights, sounds, and power of its awe-inspiring festivals.

Hall 3 - Cultural Boat Ride (15 mins)

Sail through 10,000 years of India's glorious heritage... Read More

Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan

Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan descended on this Earth on the important day in the history of India when all Indians were celebrating their twentieth Independence Day that falls on August 15, 1967. He was born at Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan.

Gurmeet Singh was the only son of Maghar Singh Sidhu and Naseeb Kaur. His parents were the followers of Sant Triveni Das. This saint was pleased by the selfless service of Gurmeet's parents and thus gave them the boon that they would be blessed with a son. He further told that their child would remain with them for 23 years thereafter he would follow the path of spirituality and welfare.

With the blessings of Sant Triveni Das, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was born after 18 years of the marriage of his parents. He was brought up with love, care, and affection of his parents and relatives. At the age of five years, his parents read religious scriptures and familiarize him with the almighty. He was born in Sikh family, but as his parents made him understand that all religion are same, and thus he never stick on to any particular religious faith.

During his student life, he was a brilliant student throughout and had a keen interest in sports. He had the zeal to do every work with, full of enthusiasm and thus he would never take a break before ending it.

When he attained the age of 23, he left his home in the search for true knowledge, he came across Dera Sachha Saudha. He heard spiritual discourses of Shah Satnam Singh and made up his mind to stay there and became the follower of him.

Shahji was delighted by Gurpreet’s devotion, dedication, honesty, and thus he declared him as his successor On 23rd September, 1990.

Since then Gurpreetji has been working hard for the welfare of society. He preached the simple yet meaningful teachings that can change human life.

Gurpreetji said to his followers that the Almighty remains same whether one call him by the name “God”, “Allah”, “Waheguru” or “Ram”. The most notable part is chanting that particular name with full devotion and a pure heart along with humility for the fellow beings. He even emphasized the importance of education, sports, and good health.

Gurpreetji even organized Blood Donation Camps, Organ Donation Camps, Heart Check-Up Camps, Diabetes Checking Camps, Eye Camps, Tree Plantation Camps. Under the guidance of his highness, Dera Sacha Sauda awarded with many Guinness Book of World Records. Apart from this, Dera Sacha Sauda even adorned with Limca book of records, Asia Book of Records, Excellent Engineer Guidance awards.

Gurpreetji has dedicated his life to serving the society and guiding the followers on the spiritual path. He encouraged his followers to abstain themselves from negativities such as anger, dishonesty, fear, corruption. He even told them to get rid of smoking, alcoholism or drug addiction. He is against female feticides and told people the importance of a girl child. He is against female feticides, dowry system, and prostitution, asking his devotees to be away from the ills that are plaguing the society. He even propagated for the welfare of orphan children, sex workers, and third genders. He encouraged his... Read More

Angirasa

Brahma created his first son Prajapati to assist him in his work of creation of the universe. After some time, he again gave rise to his other son Budhi from his divine intellect.

With the gap of some time interval, Brahma gave birth to his third son Agnirasa. Brahma granted him the wisdom and spirituality. Brahma instructed his third son that spirituality can fill him with power and divinity that could help him to enlighten all the three worlds.

Brahma further told Agnirasa that he had created the universe where several worlds and species were multiplying. The welfare of that creation was in the hands of Agnirasa.

Brahma instructed Agnirasa to visit him as and when he remembered him.

After that, Brahma ordered him to perform undisturbed long penance and bestowed its fruits to the welfare of all beings of his creation. Angirasa then replied and praised Brahma that he was the reason for his birth and of all the creation of the World. Brahma was thus the Almighty Lord, who had created the whole universe with his unbounded and unconditional love. Agnirasa again praised that Brahma was present in each and every creation.

Agnirasa said that Brahma created him for the benefit of his creation. Though, Brahma does not need anybody’s support, and then also he gave opportunity to Agnirasa to perform severe penance. Agnirasa thanked Brahma to gave him the opportunity to serve... Read More