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‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar’, the culmination of the five-year centenary celebrations of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, was inaugurated on Wednesday, 14 December in Ahmedabad by PM Narendra Modi in presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj.The opening marked the public dedication of the month-long festival spread over 600 acres that include attractions, insightful exhibitions and enlightening programmes that are free to all visitors.Prime Minister Modi and Mahant Swami Maharaj commenced the auspicious inauguration ceremony amid the chanting of Vedic mantras and puja from the Sant Dwar, the majestic 380-foot-wide entrance gate honouring the great sages and saints across the country. The Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, the Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel, and senior swamis of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) also participated in the ceremony. Upon entering the festival grounds, Mahant Swami Maharaj and the Prime Minister were greeted with a colourful