Vadodara: The founder of Haridham in Sokhda and Head of the Society of Yogi Divine, Hariprasad Swamiji, was cremated on Sunday afternoon in the face of thousands of worshipers.
The final rite of the spiritual head late from Sokhda Swaminarayan Sect was carried out with the song and prayer of Vedas offered by sectels sect.
Minister of Vijay Kupani, Deputy CM Nitin Patel and Minister of Education Bhupendrasinh Chudasama paid tribute to those who died while attending cremation.
Some political leaders have visited the temple to pay tribute ahead of cremation which is a complicated arrangement made in that place.
On Sundays, the Veditual ritual has begun in the morning.
Water from seven rivers including Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Saryyu, but – are considered sacred and have a clear description of Lord Swaminarayan’s life used to perform rituals.
Similarly, seven types of wood including Chandan, Sevan, Tulsi and Neem are also used for cremation.
Spiritual leaders have died on Monday night.
He was treated at General Hospital Amin Bhailal where he breathed his last breath.
He suffered from kidney disease and felt unwell since July 25 after dialysis.
“Even though Swamiji will not be with us physically, his blessings will continue to take a bath in Gujarat and other countries,” said Rupani, describing the contribution of spiritual leaders to social harmony and drive de-addiction carried out among young people.
Head of Anoopam’s mission, Mogri Jashbhai Patel announced that all saints have been unanimously decided that under the leadership of Swamiji’s Premswaroop, the responsibility of running the Yogi Society Divine will be distributed by Tyagvallabh Swamiji, Prabodhjeevan Swamiji regardless of Sant Vallabh Swami, Ashokbhai Patel and Vitthaldas Patel ,