Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Mumbai Hosts Grand Ceremony Honoring Bhagwan Chakradhar Swami’s Avatar Day
A large religious and cultural ceremony was held in Mumbai for Bhagwan Sarvajna Sri Chakradhar Swami’s Avatar Day.
The event was organized by Maharashtra’s cultural authorities and Mahanubhav Parishad groups.
People began with prayers and worship.
A Granth Dindi, or book procession, then traveled from Mantralaya.
The books shared the teachings and spiritual history of the Mahanubhava sect.
Jitendra Awhad raised the flag at the event.
Many respected saints, mahants and scholars attended.
Speakers encouraged people to follow the Swami’s teachings in their daily lives.
A grand Avatar Day ceremony for Bhagwan Sarvajna Sri Chakradhar Swami was held in Mumbai.
The Maharashtra government’s Cultural Affairs Department and Directorate organized the event with Mahanubhav Parishad coordination.
A devotional worship ceremony was followed by a Granth Dindi from Mantralaya to promote Mahanubhava teachings.
MLA and former Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad hoisted the flag during the ceremony.
Saints, mahants and scholars emphasized applying Chakradhar Swami’s philosophy in everyday life.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Government’s Cultural Affairs Department and Directorate, Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban Mahanubhav Parishad, and the All India Mahanubhav Parishad organized the ceremony; saints, mahants, scholars and Jitendra Awhad attended.
- What
- A grand ceremony marking the Avatar Day of Bhagwan Sarvajna Sri Chakradhar Swami, including worship, a Granth Dindi and a religious assembly, was held.
- When
- On the Avatar Day of Bhagwan Sarvajna Sri Chakradhar Swami; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- At the Yashwantrao Chavan Center in Nariman Point, Mumbai; the Granth Dindi began at Mantralaya.
- Why
- To honor Chakradhar Swami, share Mahanubhava spiritual and literary traditions, and encourage people to put his teachings into practice.
- Event
- Avatar Day ceremony of Bhagwan Sarvajna Sri Chakradhar Swami
- Venue
- Yashwantrao Chavan Center, Nariman Point, Mumbai
- Organizers
- Cultural Affairs Department and Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra
- Coordinators
- Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban Mahanubhav Parishad under the All India Mahanubhav Parishad
- Procession
- A Granth Dindi was taken from the Mantralaya premises
- Flag hoisting
- Jitendra Awhad, MLA and former Housing Minister, hoisted the flag
- Main message
- Speakers presented Chakradhar Swami’s philosophy and urged followers to apply it in daily life