Articles tagged under: Virpur

Gyanprakash Swami visits Jalaram Temple Virpur to apologize for his remark

March 07, 2025
Gyanprakash Swami visits Jalaram Temple Virpur to apologize for his remark

Virpur: Swaminarayan sect monk Gyanprakash Swami visited the Jalaram temple in Virpur to apologize for his controversial remarks about Jalaram Bapa. His comments, which went viral, triggered a widespread outrage across the state, with devotees demanding a public apology. In response, Swami today personally visited the temple and sought forgiveness. The controversial remark by the monk had sparked protests from devotees, community leaders, and even MPs, as many accused Swami of disrespecting oth...Read More

Virpur observes complete strike against Swaminarayan monk’s remarks on Jalaram Bapa

March 04, 2025
Virpur observes complete strike against Swaminarayan monk’s remarks on Jalaram Bapa

Rajkot: Pilgrim town Virpur is observing a complete strike today. The strike will continue tomorrow as well. The locals are observing a strike against the Swaminarayan monk's unacceptable remarks regarding Jalaram Bapa. The locals held a foot march to Jalaram Mandir and decided to shut their businesses for two days. The decision will be taken after that for the next course of actions. The locals so far are demanding Gyanprasad Swami of the Swaminarayan sect come to Virpur in person and tender an...Read More

Raghuvanshi Community to Meet Over Swaninarayan Monk’s Unacceptable Remark

March 04, 2025
Raghuvanshi Community to Meet Over Swaninarayan Monk’s Unacceptable Remark

Rajkot: A religious controversy has ignited in Gujarat after Swami Gyanprakash, a member of the Swaminarayan sect from Amroli, Surat, made controversial claims linking the revered saint Jalaram Bapa to Swami Gunatitanand, a prominent figure in the Swaminarayan tradition. The statements have sparked outrage among the Lohana community, to which Jalaram Bapa belonged, and his devotees, who are demanding an apology. The Controversial Claim: Swami Gyanprakash, in a widely circulated video, assert...Read More