On the 83rd Birth Anniversary of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale (Founder of Sanatan Sanstha) ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav’ to be held in Goa

Panaji (Goa) – The 83^rd Birth Anniversary of Sanatan Sanstha’s Founder Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale, a distinguished Spiritual Luminary, who has dedicated His life to establishing the ‘Sanatan Rashtra’ for universal harmony (inspired by the ideals of Ram Rajya) and Sanatan Sanstha’s Silver Jubilee will be jointly celebrated at Goa in a magnificent form as ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav’. This Mahotsav will be held on the grounds of Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Ponda from 17^th to 19^th May 2025. Over 20,000 seekers and devout Hindus including Saints-Mahants, Chief Ministers, Ministers from the State and Central Government, devout Hindus, thinkers, advocates, industrialists, editors, etc., will attend this magnificent Mahotsav, said Mr Chetan Rajhans (National Spokesperson of Sanatan Sanstha) in a Press Conference here on 21.3.2025.

The Press Conference was attended by Mr Santosh Ghodage of ‘Art of Living’, Mr Jayant Miringkar of ‘Sanskrutik Nyas’, Mr Kamalesh Bandekar of ‘Bharat Swabhiman’, Mr Raj Sharma of ‘Brahman Mahasangh, Goa’, Mr Jayesh Thali of ‘Gomantak Mandir Mahasangh’, Mr Sujan Naik of ‘Padmanabh Sampradaya’ (Kundaim Tapobhoomi), Mr Anil Naik (A follower of Jagatguru Swami Narendracharya Maharaj), Mr Raghav Shetty, Mr Sanjay Ghate.

Mr Chetan Rajhans gave the following information about the Mahotsav.

Considering the present challenges India is facing, this resolve is necessary to protect Sanatan Dharma and the future generations.

1. Sanatan Sanstha has been ceaselessly trying to create an ideal generation with good moral values under the Divine guidance of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale. It has been working in the Holy land of Gomantak for 25 years now to nurture a generation that will be ideal and will have deep cultural values. A collective oath will be taken in this Mahotsav for this. It is our intent that the resolve to build a ‘Sanatan Rashtra’ further strengthens the bond of brotherhood among Hindu organisations and Sects.

2. It is important to protect the existence of the followers of Sanatan Dharma, considering the challenges before India; hence, the Mahotsav is being organised to bring back the past glory to ‘Gou (Cow)’, Ganga, Gayatri, temples and sacred Texts like the Vedas, which are the pride of Sanatan and necessary for preserving ‘Sanatanatva’ of this country.

3. Over 20,000 seekers, devout Hindus and Saints-Mahants, etc. will be coming together on such a large scale for the first time in Goa. It is a magnificent Kumbha Mela of Sanatan followers in the land of Gomantak, where ‘Gyan-Ganga’ of Divine knowledge on Dharma and Spirituality will flow freely.

4. ‘Sant-Sabha’ has been organised for all Saints, Mahants and Dharmagurus coming from all over the country. They will guide people with their radiant speeches about bringing back the glory of our country, Dharma, culture and Hindus.

What some speakers said at the Press Conference

The Patanjali family will provide full support to make this Mahotsav a success. This is a grand celebration for the people of Goa, akin to the Kumbha Mela. Every household in Goa should ensure that at least one family member attends all the three days. The upcoming era is favourable for Sanatan Dharma, and the world is looking toward it with hope. Only Sanatan Dharma holds the solutions to the challenges the world faces today. – Mr Kamlesh Bandekar (of ‘Bharat Swabhiman’)

Under the guidance of Padma Shri SadguruBrahmeshanand Acharya Swami, a spiritual festival was recently organised in Goa. The ‘SanatanRashtraShankhnadMahotsav’ is a much-needed event in Goa, and the people of Goa should attend in large numbers.
– Mr Sujan Naik (of ‘Padmanabh Sampradaya’)

Indian and Sanatan culture is supreme, and the world urgently needs its wisdom today. In this regard, organising the ‘SanatanRashtraShankhnadMahotsav’ is crucial. The Art of Living organisation will fully support this initiative, and everyone should take full advantage of the festival. – Mr Santosh Ghodage (of ‘Art of Living’)

(For more, visit : sanatanprabhat.org/english/)