The Mahotsava concludes with DARBAR, which is the valedictory function of the Mahotsav. His Holiness, dressed in the traditional attire and accompanied by all the regal paraphernalia (Chatra, Chamar, Dand etc.), ascends the silver Simhasana of Shri Prabhu Maharaj at around 11:50 p.m. The Janmotsava Celebrations of Shri Sadguru Manik Prabhu Maharaj follow immediately after His Holiness occupies the Simhasana by the singing of Aarati and sprinkling of flowers by thousands of devotees assembled on the occasion. The Secretary of Shri Manik Prabhu Samsthan then presents an annual report of the various social, religious, cultural and educational activities taken up by the Samsthan during the entire year. Musical performances by renowned as well as up-coming artists continue throughout the night. This Durbar, which is truly a fitting finale to the Mahotsava, concludes at around 10. A.M. on the next morning with grand procession around the temple complex with Shri Maharaj Ji seated in the historic palanquin, presented by the Shankaracharya of Shringeri. Hundreds of folk artists present various kinds of folk dances along the route of the procession.
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