Jal Jilani Ekadashi – The Divine Darshan | Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School

🌊✨ Jal Jilani Ekadashi – A Sacred Boat Festival of Devotion ✨🌊

At Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, Tirupati, the holy festival of Jal Jilani Ekadashi was celebrated with profound devotion and joy. This sacred Ekadashi, observed in the holy month of Bhadrapada, signifies offering our devotion to Bhagwan by taking Him on a ceremonial boat ride, symbolizing spiritual surrender and divine bliss.

The celebration began with dhun, kirtans, and arti, filling the campus with an atmosphere of devotion. The beautifully adorned idols of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan were placed in a decorated boat and taken around the water, while saints, students, and devotees sang bhajans with great enthusiasm. The sight of the Lord sailing gracefully in the waters inspired every heart with peace, joy, and reverence.

Our Principal Sir and saints shared the spiritual meaning of Jal Jilani, explaining that just as a boat protects and carries us across waters, Bhagwan alone carries His devotees safely across the ocean of worldly life. With faith, discipline, and devotion, life flows smoothly under His divine guidance.

The celebration concluded with mahaprasad, strengthening the values of unity, love, and spirituality among all. Jal Jilani Ekadashi at Gurukul thus became not only a festival, but a divine experience of oneness with God, leaving every devotee’s heart filled with bliss. 🙏🌸