Festive Sunday Rituals at Shri Pitambara Ashram

Banswara, The Shri Pitambara Ashram, under the auspices of the Gayatri Mandal, resonated with various ceremonies and rituals on Sunday. The events took place at the Shri Hanumatpeeth premises, coordinated by Pitambara Parishad’s convener, Pt. Narendra Acharya (Chhinch), Shri Vidya Sadhana Parishad’s convener, Pt. Ashish Pandya (Pindarma), and Gayatri Mandal’s executive member, Pt. Rajesh Trivedi (Chhinch), Pt. Chandresh Vyas, Mrs. Pushpa Vyas, and Pt. Jay Rana. The day was marked by the invocation, worship, and yajna rituals associated with Panchdev worship.

**Executive Committee Meeting of Gayatri Mandal**

On Sunday afternoon, the executive committee of the Gayatri Mandal held a meeting in the office chamber. Chief Patron Dilip Gupta, Vice Presidents Manohar Joshi and Animesh Purohit, Secretary Vinod Shukla, Joint Secretary Subhash Bhatt, Treasurer Pt. Vinay Bhatt, and executive members Pt. Rajesh Trivedi (Chhinch), Manohar H. Joshi, and Program Coordinator Manoj Narhari Bhatt participated in the meeting. They reviewed the Mandal’s past activities and discussed future plans. Important decisions were made regarding ongoing construction, development and expansion activities on the Mandal’s land, a tree plantation campaign for extensive greenery, and training sessions for spiritual practices.

**Bhagwan Naam Sankirtan Evening**

On the preceding Saturday night, a collective Hanuman Chalisa recital and Bhagwan Naam Sankirtan evening were held at the Shri Pitambara Ashram’s Hanumatpeeth Sadhana Kendra. A series of lamps was arranged in front of Hanumanji’s idol, followed by a special Hanuman puja, collective recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, and Bhagwan Naam Sankirtan. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the Gayatri Mandal officials, Shri Pitambara Ashram workers, and devotees.

During the event, Gayatri Mandal’s Vice President Animesh Purohit and Mrs. Neena Purohit were honored for their notable contributions to various activities of the Mandal. Chief Patron Dilip Gupta and Vice President Manohar Joshi honored them with flower garlands, turbans, shawls, and appreciation for their remarkable efforts. Guests Prahlad Sharma and Mrs. Nutan Sharma were also honored with shawls.

The ceremony highlighted the continued dedication and efforts of the members in promoting the spiritual and community activities organized by the Gayatri Mandal, reflecting their commitment to the ashram’s mission of fostering spiritual growth and community well-being.