One of the culminating events of the two week celebration of the 20th anniversary of Baba Muktanandji's mahasamadhi was a Sant Sammelan (conference of saints) attended by sixteen revered saints, including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanand Giriji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mangalanand Giriji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Niranjananand Giriji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshwaranand Giriji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anand Chaitanya Saraswatiji Maharaj and Mahamandaleshwar Swami Atmanand Puriji Maharaj.

Devotees were fortunate not only to hear brilliant, powerful and erudite discourses by these saints on the subjects of  Dharma, Karma, Bhakti and Jnana but had their constant darshan over three days and were showered with their blessings.

The clarity and intellectual rigor of each of the above saints was ably demonstrated in the way they communicated the truth of the Sanatan Dharma. There were many highlights including the profound wisdom and good humor of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanandji and the exhilarating performance on the second morning by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Niranjananandji who has rightfully earned the title Vedant Vagish (The Tiger Who Roars Vedanta) and who made it very easy for so many to have a direct experience of the Self.

All the saints also participated in the moving celebrations on October 20 which began with early morning abhishek to the moorti of Bhagwan Nityanand in the Pancha Dev Mandir. Following chanting of the Guru Gita, Samaradhna Pooja was then performed by 18 couples to 18 Brahmins. After aarati and prasad everyone proceeded to Shree Nityanand Dham in a procession. First pooja was offered to Baba Muktanandji. All the saints were then honoured with aarti, garlanded and given gifts. Two books were released on the occassion honouring Baba. Bhaktanjali, in Hindi was launched by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanand Giriji Maharaj. Mukt-Anand, in English was launched by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mangalanand Giriji Maharaj.

Various devotees shared their experiences of Baba and the revered saints spoke of the greatness of Baba's unique work as a Shaktipat Guru and its world-wide significance, and concluded that we were all very fortunate indeed that he had left us a true successor, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityanandji (Gurudev).

The Minister for Forests, Gujarat, Mr. Daulatbhai Desai, gave a humble, most touching speech in which he talked about Baba and honored all the saints. He expressed his support and appreciation for their contribution and that of Shanti Mandir to the well-being of the community.

Gurudev spoke very movingly of Baba and his work, expressing deep appreciation to all the saints for their loving remembrance of  Baba and his mission and for their continuing support of Shanti Mandir and its work.

The celebrations concluded with a delicious bhandara which involved the feeding of more than 1,500 people, including hundreds of delighted local villagers.

Gurudev greeted the revered saints when they arrived at the ashram in Magod.
Here, he is seen greeting Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanandji and, at the rear, Swami Gopalanandji.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshwaranandji arrives at the main entrance to the ashram in Magod, welcomed by the happy sounds of the Yeola Brass Band.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshwaranandji is warmly greeted by Gurudev on his arrival in the ashram in Magod.

Fireworks, the Yeola Brass Band and joyous exaltations heralded the arrival of  Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshwaranandji.

More than 500 devotees filled Shree Nityanand Dham to hear Gurudev and the revered saints deliver discourses on Dharma, Karma, Bhakti and Jnana.

(from left to right)
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshwaranandji, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Niranjananandji, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanandji, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mangalanandji, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityanandji, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anand Chaitanyaji, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Atmanandji.

(on Gurudev's right)
Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mangalanandji, whose wise and scintillating discourses were delivered with the energy and strength of someone his half reputed 75+ years.

(first saint on left)
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Niranjananandji who carries the title Vedant Vagish (The Tiger Who Roars Vedanta) and who thrilled all present with a performance that gave people a direct experience of why he was given that title.

Pooja about to be performed to the revered saints before they enjoy lunch on the first day of the Sant Sammelan.

Mr & Mrs Khanna, devotees from Delhi, performing abhishek of the moorti of Bhagwan Nityanand on the 20th anniversary of Baba's mahasamadhi.

 Gurudev waving lights at end of abhishek on the 20th anniversary of Baba's mahasamadhi.

Conclusion of Samaradhna pooja

 Mr. Khanna garlanding Gurudev.

Leaving the Pancha Dev Mandir at the end of  early morning worship off to breakfast 

Gurudev and saints in procession approach Shree Nityanand Dham for the finale of the celebrations on October 20.

Rangoli of flowers at entrance to Shree Nityanand Dham.

Saints, escorted by Devayani, entering Shree Nityanand Dham on the final day.

 Madan Gopal Sharma a long-time devotee from Delhi shares his feelings about Baba and talks of the book, in Hindi Bhaktanjali.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanandji blessing the book, Bhaktanjali.

Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Mangalanandji blessing the book, Mukt-Anand.
(to his left Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanandji and to his right Mahamandaleshwar Swami Niranjananandji)

Mr. Daulatbhai Desai, Minister of Forests, Gujarat delivering his speech in praise of Baba Muktanandji, the revered saints and Gurudev on the 20th anniversary of Baba Muktanandji's mahasamadhi.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanandji, delivering an address in praise of the Guru and of Baba Muktanandji and his successor, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityanandji.

Some of the fifteen hundred devotees and visitors enjoying the delicious bhandara at the conclusion of the festivities on the 20th anniversary of Baba Muktanandji's mahasamadhi.