Hanuman Janmutsav
The Navratri that began on the 22nd March, marks the beginning of the Hindu new year. It is nine days of fasting and worship. In its true spirit, the famous Jai Mata Di group of N block con-
ducted satsang in each other’s house by rotation. These ladies sang devotional songs and danced their hearts out from 12 to 1.30 pm for seven days. The prasad was provided by the host. Their satsang is getting so popular that many more ladies have joined the group.
The Pahariwala Mandir is beautifully decorated during Navratri. The mandir administration hired two pandits to do “Durga Sant Sati paath” for eight days from 9am to 12pm.
The chief priest, Sh Chandramohan Shastri did “Ramayan paath” for all nine days from 9 to 10 am and 3 to 5 pm.
A group of 35 pious ladies of W block conducted satsang in front on Durga mandir from 4 to 6pm on the first eight days of Navratri. They sang and danced to bhajans.
The prasad was provided by the ladies by rotation. Some of them have shifted out of the block but continue to be a part of this lively group.
On Sunday, 26th March, Shri Shri 1008 Shri Mahamandaleshwar pavanand Giriji Maharaj Shri Shri Ayodhya dham pitadishwar conducted a havan from 9 am to 1pm, which was followed by a bhandara.
On the day of Ramnavmi, a small puja was done in the Ram mandir followed by a havan (Durha Sati ke ek adhaya ki aahuti) in the yagyashaala. The devotees then moved to Durga mandir for aarti. Bhajans were sung in the Ram mandir from 12 to 1pm. Bhandara was sponsored by a resident of N block, Anil Kapoor.
Hanuman Janmutsav which falls on the 8th day of Ramnavmi, was celebrated on 6th April. This function was sponsored by Sh Dinesh Aggarwal, a resident of Nariana. The Hanuman mandir was bedecked with beautiful flowers. Sunderkand paath was recited by the priests and devotees for two hours followed by bhajans sung by professional singer and Dinesh ji. Aarti was performed thereafter and prasad was distributed. A lavish bhandara was served to over a 1000 people. Dinesh Aggarwal’s beautiful wife handed a box of Prasad to all the devotees at the exit gate.
by Dr Reeta Mahesh (N block)
