Asika, Oct 22 [UDN}:(Shiva Shankar Mishra): Thousands of devotees were captivated by the beautiful and spiritually uplifting tableau of Goddess Chaitanya Devi displayed at Shanti Shakti Bhawan, the premises of the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya in Asika, on the auspicious occasion of the Sharadiya Durga Puja festival. The special spiritual programme attracted thousands of devotees from Asika town and surrounding areas, creating an atmosphere filled with devotion, peace and religious fervour.
The festival was organised under the coordination of Rajyogini Brahma Kumari Prabhati Didi, in-charge of Shanti Shakti Bhawan. The programme was formally inaugurated by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by distinguished guests, including Sudhanshu Kumar Panda, former president of the Asika Bar Association; Durga Prasad Panda, a retired Sanskrit scholar; A. Yudhisthir Dora, a retired teacher and recipient of the Governor’s Award; Brahma Kumar Asit Bhai, Purchase Officer of the Asika Sugar Industries; and Laxminarayan Gupta, executive president of Chinmaya Mission.
Addressing the gathering, the guests appreciated the efforts of the Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya in organising the living tableau of Goddess Chaitanya Devi and other spiritual and cultural programmes. They observed that such initiatives convey an important message to society by encouraging people to cultivate moral values, spiritual awareness and positive qualities in their everyday lives.
The speakers emphasised that building an ideal society requires individuals to overcome negative and demonic tendencies within themselves and embrace divine virtues, noble thoughts and good संस्कार (values and dispositions). They stated that the development of divine qualities in every individual is one of the central messages of the Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya. By adopting these principles, people can contribute to the creation of a peaceful, harmonious and morally conscious society.
An engaging projector presentation highlighting Indian mythological traditions and spiritual philosophy was another major attraction of the programme. The presentation offered devotees an opportunity to learn about India’s rich religious heritage and reflect on the deeper spiritual significance of its traditions.
Various dance performances, dramatic presentations and cultural programmes further enhanced the festive atmosphere and entertained the audience. However, the main highlight of the celebration was the lifelike tableau of Goddess Chaitanya Devi, presented with attractive decorations and elaborate arrangements. The artistic presentation drew the attention of visitors and added to the spiritual appeal of the event.
The premises of Shanti Shakti Bhawan witnessed a large gathering throughout the programme. Thousands of men and women from Asika town and neighbouring areas participated in the devotional celebration, viewed the tableau of Goddess Chaitanya Devi and enjoyed the various spiritual and cultural activities.
The celebration served not only as a religious attraction during Sharadiya Durga Puja but also as an occasion to promote spiritual consciousness, moral values and the importance of cultivating divine qualities in human life. The enthusiastic participation of devotees reflected the continuing significance of religious and spiritual programmes in bringing communities together and spreading messages of peace, harmony and goodwill.
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