Land of Bhagawan Parashuram witnesses an unparalleled event !

Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant felicitated H.H. Swamiji by offering Him a garland and gifts

Amrit Mahotsav (75th Birth Anniversary) of H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj and the Silver Jubilee of Sanatan Sanstha celebrated in a bhav-enriched environment

The moment when H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj was felicitated

H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj, the treasurer of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Nyas in Ayodhya, was felicitated by Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on His Amrit Mahotsav. The felicitation consisted of offering a shawl, a garland, a coconut, a certificate of appreciation and a collection of Sanatan’s Holy Texts. H.H. Swamiji was also felicitated by the Gita Parivar of Goa.

Porvorim (Goa) – Gomantak is the land of Bhagawan Parashuram and verily a Devabhumi ! It is in this sacred land that Sanatan Sanstha planted the seed to spread Spirituality. It is not a coincidence that the two grand celebrations – the Silver Jubilee of Sanatan Sanstha and the Amrit Mahotsav (75^th Birth Anniversary) of H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj were celebrated on this day. Sanatan Sanstha has nurtured the vision of Ram Rajya, and H.H. Swamiji is a major contributor to the construction of the Shriram Mandir, a centuries-old dream of the Hindus. Thus, this event was a blessing from Shriram and a glimpse of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ (guided by the principles of Ram Rajya) which is on the horizon.

The celebrations were held at Socorro Panchayat Hall in Porvorim on 30^th November. Lady-seekers performed the Aukshan (A ritual of waving lit lamps in front of a Saint) of H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj with 75 lamps, and then the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant, felicitated H.H. Swamiji. H.H. Swamiji’s discourse radiated Brahmatej and Kshatratej, inspiring all the attendees to walk firmly on the path of Dharma.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Dr Pramod Sawant, Mr Shripad Naik (Union Minister of State for Energy), Mr Rohan Khaunte (Goa’s Tourism Minister), Mr Shekhar Mundada (National President of Maharashtra Gau Seva Ayog), Mr Virendra Marathe (Managing Trustee of Sanatan Sanstha), Mr Chetan Rajhans (National Spokesperson of Sanatan Sanstha). The event also had the venerable presence of Shrisatshakti (Mrs) Binda Singbal (One of the two Spiritual Heirs of Sachchidananda Parabrahman [Dr] Jayant Athavale), Pujya Prithviraj Hazare (Former Group Editor of Sanatan Prabhat Periodicals), Pujya Deepali Matkar (Sanatan’s Saint).

The programme began with Mr Amar Joshi, a priest from the Sanatan Purohit Pathshala, blowing the conch. This was followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the dignitaries. Mr Amar Joshi and Mr Pawan Barve recited Vedic mantras. Later, Mr Virendra Marathe had the honour of felicitating H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj. The Gita Parivar of Goa and Tourism Minister Mr Rohan Khaunte also felicitated H.H. Swamiji.

The event was compered by Mr Chaitanya Tagade, with Mr Virendra Marathe expressing gratitude to all those who assisted in making the programme successful. Over 1,300 people attended this grand event, making it a memorable spiritual gathering.

Here are some highlights :

1. On the occasion of H.H. Swamiji’s Amrit Mahotsav, 5 Suvasinis (Married women) performed Aukshan (A ritual of waving lit lamps in front of a Saint or an individual) with 75 lamps amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras.

2. MLA Praveen Arlekar welcomed H.H. Swamiji at Manohar International Airport (Mopa, Goa). Mr Ramesh Shinde (National Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti), as well as Mr Sunil Ghanwat (Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh State Organiser of the HJS) were also present.

3. A documentary on Sanatan Ashram at Ramnathi, Goa was released by H.H. Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj. H.H. Swamiji spontaneously hailed – ‘Sanatan Dharma ki Jai’ during the release.

Pujya Prithviraj Hazare (Former Group Editor of Sanatan Prabhat Periodicals), Pujya Deepali Matkar (Sanatan’s Saint).