Yet another spiritually fulfilling Navratri Anusthaan!
The Sharadiya Navratri Anushthaan commenced on 26th September and ended on 5th October, 2003. Devotees congregated from all over the world to be a part of this auspicious celebration for 9 days it being a memorable experience for all.
Pujya Bhaishri’s melodious voice alongwith the devotees echoed every morning with the divine dohas of the revered Ramcharit Manas.
The evenings were filled with the devotional satsang on Ram katha by Pujya Swami Balakramji from Vrindavan, scholarly satsang by Pujya Swami Pragyanandji from Rishikesh, funfilled satsang by Pujya Amardas Bapu, Kharawala and love filled satsang by Pujya Bhaishri.
The nights were filled with garba and raas and cultural programs of bhajans, classical music, instrumental music performed by our Rishikumars of the Sandipani Vidyaniketan, Shri Niranjanbhai Pandya, Shri Lakhudanbhai Gadhvi and Kum. Diptiben Desai.
As per every year’s routine various medical camps were held this year too. Following is a brief summary.
1. Dental Camp
– 26-9-2003 to 4-10-2003
– Team led by Vaidya Labhshankarbhai Shukla
– 906 Patients benefited
2. Acupressure Camp
– 28-9-2003 to 2-10-2003
– Team led by Shri Navneetbhai Shah
– 460 Patients benefited
3. Leprosy Camp
– 28-9-2003
– Team led by Shri Purushottambhai Panchal and Dr. Kantaria
– 378 Patients benefited
4. Deaf & Dumb Camp
– 27-9-2003 and 28-9-2003
– Team led by Dr. Nandlal Manseta
– 123 Patients benefited
5. Eye Camp
– 29-9-2003
– Team led by Dr. Verma
– 260 Patients were examined and 27 were operated for cataract.
Sandipani Gaurav Award Ceremony was held on the 5th of October and the following awards were given.
The Devarshi Award was given to Pujya Shri Jagdishji Maharaj of Jamnagar, Gujarat.
The Brahmarshi Award was given to Pujya Shri Navneetpriya Shastriji of Nadiad, Gujarat.
The Rajarshi Award was given to Shri Odhavjibhai Ramjibhai Patel of Morbi.
A special Rajarshi Varya award was given to Late Nanjibhai Kalidas Mehta received by son Shri Dhirendrabhai Mehta of Porbandar.
The Navratri Anusthaan culminated with a Sunderkaand Yagya on 6th morning conducted by our Rishikumars and performed by Shri Thakorbhai and Smt. Neeruben Desai from USA who were the sponsors of the entire Navratri Anushthaan. Later in the evening devotees lead by Pujya Bhaishri went to Dwarkaji for darshan, dhwaja puja and dhwaja rohan, manorathi being Shri and Smt. Bajranglalji Taparia.
Some glimpses of the Navratri Anusthaan.
