Bliss 24kt Religous Idol - Swaminarayan - IG-18 - bliss-ig-18

Swaminarayan also known as Sahajanand Swami, is the central figure in a modern sect of Hinduism known as the Swaminarayan Faith, a form of Vaishnavism. Within the faith, Swaminarayan is venerated as an incarnation of Narayana from the Nara-Narayana deity pair and is equated with the Supreme Being. Swaminarayan is also known by the names Ghanshyam Pande, Ghanshyam Maharaj, Shreeji Maharaj, Hari Krishna Maharaj and Shri Hari. Swaminarayan was born Ghanshyam Pande in Chhapaiya, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1781. In 1792, he began a seven year pilgrimage across India, adopting the name Nilkanth Varni. He settled in the state of Gujarat around 1799. In 1800, he was initiated into the Uddhav Sampraday by his guru, Ramanand Swami, and was given the name Sahajanand Swami. In 1802, his guru handed over the leadership of the Uddhav Sampraday to him and died. Sahajanand Swami held a gathering and taught the Swaminarayan mantra. From this point onwards, he was known as Swaminarayan and regarded as an incarnation of God by his followers. The Uddhav Sampraday became known as the Swaminarayan Sampraday. Swaminarayan is also remembered within the faith for undertaking reforms for women and the poor, performing yagnas or fire sacrifices on a large scale as well as performing miracles. He has, however, been criticised by religious leaders such as Swami Dayananda who questioned the acceptance of Swaminarayan as God. Swaminarayan had an estimated 1.8 million followers when he died. Currently, his following has been estimated between 5 and 20 million. Lenght: 108 mm x Width: 58 mm x Height: 95 mm Notes: Mirror base & Protective clear box Guarantee: 99.99% Pure 24k Gold Leaf Hand crafted in coral and ceramic, embellished with precious natural stone and adorned in pure 24 karat gold to bring good fortune and divine grace. The significance of "Bliss" is to bring supreme happiness and spiritual joy.