Hiro Makhijani Announces - RAIGAD OBSERVER

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The deity is first taken in a procession around Diwale village and installed in the village temple and worshipped by all the villagers with traditional offerings. The deity
is then again taken around the village in a palanquin, amidst bursting of crackers, loud chanting, splashing of vermillion and dancing, before proceeding for immersion.
The deity is worshipped for safe fishing and bountiful catch, informed Koli, a member of the fishing community of Diwale.
Ghazal Maestro's... (Cont. from page 5)
Swami BS Tirtha Maharaj, the Founder
Acharya of Gaudiya Vaishnava Association
and Bhagvat Dham KMU had presented
Jagjit Singh two books authored by
him called 'Actually There's No Problem'
British... (Cont. from page 5)
Kamlaksha Das, GVA trustee said, “It
is indeed a moment of pride for us when
Swamiji has been invited on this pious moment
to chant at the British Parliament. Today
Diwali is celebrated across the globe
in NRIs’ homes and communities. Besides,
House of Commons in London, it is also
celebrated by organizing a carnival at
Trafalgar Square.”
At Britain's biggest Hindu temple, the
Swaminarayan temple in London, NRIs
come from all over Europe to participate in
Diwali and get blessings. In Leicester the
streets are lit up with thousands of lights.
He stated, “A special event marks
Diwali in all major cities of North America,
CA Students... (Cont. from page 1)
Agarwal, Varun Agarwal, Kunal Sharma,
Swapneal Naik, Rohit Panhale, Akash
Gangadhare, Srinivasan and Sulekha, all
hailing from Vashi, Koparkhairne, Panvel
and Mulund.
These professionals formed a group
named ‘CA Saher’ and enthusiastically
undertake community work, setting a worthy
example for budding professionals and
other youth in the society. Talking exclusively
to Raigad Observer, the members
informed that they had earlier organized
blood donation camps in Vashi and Thane
where they themselves donated blood, distributed
clothes and books to the underprivileged
children at Arambh-an NGO in
Turbhe and organized drawing competition
for them, celebrated Friendship Day with
street kids in the city.
and 'You Ask He Answers'. Das on one of
his visits saw Singh reading the books.
Das stated, "Singh believed that God
was a person and He was Krishna. So
when he sang, it was not to please the
audience, but to please God. That is how
he had a divine touch to his singing."
Melbourne, Sydney, etc.”
He added, “It is indeed a matter of joy
that it is declared an official holiday for
Hindus in Kenya and Mauritius, and a national
event in Caribbean islands.”
Swamiji said, “In every country there
is a common festivity amongst the NRIs -
a Diwali 'mela' or fair for shopping and partaking
of Indian delicacies, or a formal dinner
party with top entertainment and
prizes, a community gathering with firecrackers
and a mass Lakshmi Puja followed
by community dinner.”
The Gujaratis have a bigger celebration
on the day following Diwali as they
celebrate their new year according to the
ancient Indian system hailing Emperor
Vikramditya or the Vikram Samvat.
The young CA Saher members donated
an Acquaguard water filter and a
geyser to the Naturapathy centre in
Shantivan. They indulged the aged inmates
in painting the diyas (lamps) and
communicated with them at a stretch,
which the members felt, they craved for.
Lighting up the lives of these lonely senior
citizens was an experience of fulfillment,
expressed Kanchi Thakkar.
Vidya Salve, the caretaker of the Home,
informed that the aged inmates start their
day with prayers, yoga, japa and meditation,
have walks, read newspapers, play
carom board and rummy and have regular
medical check-up every week.
CA Saher has decided to make this
activity a project in their annual calendar
of social events, informed Rohit
Waghmare, who can be contacted on
9920608235.
Lord Krishna's exploits basis of Diwali
celebrations : Swami B.S. Tirtha Maharaj
The grand homecoming of Lord Ram
after 14 years marks Diwali or the festival
of lights.
But Diwali has a strong Krishna connection
too, explained Swami B.S. Tirtha
Maharaj, founder of Gaudia Vaishnava
Association during his interview with the
BBC in Birmingham recently.
He revealed that one of Lord Krishna's
exploits is the basis of Diwali celebrations.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord
Vishnu in his 8th incarnation as Krishna
destroyed the demon Narkasura. The demon
Narakaasura was the evil king of
Pragjyotishapura, near present-day
Sri Sai Leelavathy... (Cont. from page 1)
The announcement was made at the
special function organized by the
Sansthan, on the occasion of Diwali, to
honour eminent doctors in
Panvel, in the temple hall.
Stating that doctors
were chosen for a noble
profession, Hiro
Makhijani called upon the
doctors to dedicate themselves
to serve mankind
and that money was immaterial
in serving the needy.
Dr.Suhas Haldipurkar, Dr.
Khot, Dr.Mahendrakar, Dr.
and Mrs. Prakash Patil,
Dr.Gune were among the
doctors presented with
Diwali prasad, by His Holiness
Sri Sai Narayan
Baba, on the occasion.
Addressing the august gathering, Sri
Sai Narayan Baba delivered the promises
of Shirdi Saibaba in chaste Marathi and
Assam, who ruled with ruthlessness and
even gods feared him. He had abducted
16,000 daughters of the gods, and stole
the earrings of Aditi, mother of the gods.
The gods asked Lord Krishna for help,
and after a mighty battle he killed the demon,
freed the girls and recovered the earrings.
Krishna granted Narakasur one last
request, because of the good deeds he
had done. Narkasura hoped that his death
might bring joy to others, so he asked,
"Let this day be celebrated as a day of
feasting in the World!" Krishna granted
his request and today we celebrate the
day with feasting and joy.
informed the various reasons for celebrating
the festival of lights and joy. Defining
wisdom, the Sadguru stated that it is the
awareness of one’s ignorance, which
causes the ego to disappear and Him (the
Supreme Lord) to appear.
Suhas Haldipurkar of
Laxmi Eye Institute,
Panvel, remarked that it
was always soothing
and inspiring to listen to
Sri Sai Narayan Baba’s
discourses. He added
that Sadguru Sri Sai
Narayan Baba was doing
so much for the poor and
downtrodden and the
people of Panvel were
fortunate to have Babaji
so close to them, where
they can easily come to
seek inspiration and
guidance.
Dr. Shakuntala Bathija compering the
proceedings referred to Sri Sai Narayan
Baba as the eternal Mother .