Siliguri: Shri Krishna Pranami Dharma Jagani Mahotsav and Shri 1008 Shri Madh Bhagwad Path was organised by Shri Krishna Pranami Dharma Sabha trustee, Guruji Pranami Mission Trust and Shri Krishna Pranami Yuva Samiti under the guidance of Shri Mohanpriya Acharyaji of Mangal Dham, Kalimpong at Shri Krishna Pranami Mandir from February 10 to 17. The Mahotsav saw the congregation of many hindu priests and gurujis from various parts of the country.
On February 11, the Governor of Sikkim, Mr.Sudarshan Agarwal attended the mahotsav as the Chief Guest. During the welcome address delivered by Shri Mohanpriya Acharya, he highlighted the objectives of the mahotsav which was to spread spiritual awareness among people for peace and brotherhood.
On the occasion a holy book written by Maharaj Shri Radhika Dasji titled “Abhinand Granth” was released by the Govenor.
In his address, Mr.Agarwal expressed his happiness in attending the auspicious spiritual meet, which he stressed is essential in this age to spread spiritual awareness amongst people and the coming generation.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr.Prakash Agrawal, Secretary of Organizing Committee.
On the next day the Chief Minister, Mr.Pawan Chamling attended Mahotsav as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by MLA, Mr.B.M.Ramudamu. The topic for deliberation on the day was “Aaj ki Awasyakta Dharmik Sahismita” and speakers from various parts of the country and abroad spoke on it. While the Chief Minister in his address expressed his views on religion and said he believed in equality of all religion as religion plays a vital role for universal brotherhood. He described Sikkim a “Deo Bhumi” - the abode of the Gods. Sikkim, he added, is the only state where there is a separate department which looks after the religious affairs of the state. He informed that very soon a pranami mandir would soon be constructed in Sikkim. He invited everyone present to visit Sikkim, which is peaceful and tranquil.
Earlier, the welcome address was presented by Shri Mohanpriya Acharya who highlighted the objective of the programme and expressed the need to unite the world into a single community with peace and harmony.
The progrmame concluded with the preaching of Bhagwad Gita by Shri Sadhanandji Maharaj.