Bhagavat Katha at Mandavi, Kutchh
The Thaleshwar family organised a Shrimad Bhagavat katha by Pujya Bhaishri from 8th November 2009 to 15th November 2009in the Mandavi town of Kutchh. The grand Shobha Yatra commenced from the Swaminarayan temple and reached the katha venue Vrindavan Dham after passing through the entire Mandavi town. The Muslim brothers also welcomed Pujya Bhaishri and the Pothiji.
The katha began after the kindling of the auspicious lamp by the assembled saints. Pujya Bhaishri began the discourse by praising the people of Kutchh for their unrelenting spirits of surmounting adverse situations that have occurred. Pujya Bhaishri explained the essence of the Shrimad Bhagavat by citing examples from various scriptures like the Vedanta and Sankhya.
Various saints of the Swaminarayan sect came to listen to the katha. In addition, the ex Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Suresh Mehta, MP Puhpadan Gadhvi and the present MLA Shri Vasanabhai Ahir also came to hear the katha.
Shri Krishna pragatya and Shri Goverdhan puja were celebrated on the fifth and sixth days respectively of the katha with great gusto. Dinner and lunch were provided on all days.
The funds collected for this katha will be utilised for gau seva (serving the cow and its progeny).
