Golden Jubilee-Arya Samaj Gandhidham-Day 3

[Guest guest]

AUM

 

Golden Jubilee Celebrations

Arya Samaj Gandhidham

18th September 2004

 

____________________________

 

Mundan and Yagyopavit (Sacred Thread) ceremony of 50 children of

Jeevan Prabhat

 

The highlight of the day 3 of the Golden Jubilee celebrations was the Mundan and

Yagyopavit (Sacred Thread) ceremony of 50 children of Jeevan Prabhat children.

These ceremonies were performed with the chanting of Veda Mantras by Acharya

Suryadevi Shastri Principal Paninikanya Gurukul Varanasi and her Brahmcharinis.

The atmosphere was religious and the small kids were very happy that they were

now entering a new phase in the life. Acharya Suryadevi Shastri explained the

significance of these ceremonies and made the children promise her that they

will always speak the truth, read only good books and lend a helping hand in

social work. All those present gave the children school books and stationary.

 

Grand Procession Taken Out

 

Then in the evening a grand procession was taken out throughout the city of

Gandhidham under the leadership of Shri Ajay Sehgal and the other dignitaries

present were the General Scretary of International Aryan League Shri Vimal

Wadhavanji, Shri Girish Khosla CEO Arya Pratinidhi Sabha America, Swamy Satyam

Acting President International Aryan League, Secretary Mumbai Arya Pratinidhi

Sabha Shri Arun Abrol, Shri Kalyandev Arya President Gujarat Prantiya Arya

Pratinidhi Sabha and all the delegates who are attending the celebrations, the

people of Gandhidham and all the Arya Samaj members took part in this

procession. In all there were about 1500 persons. There were five camel carts

in one live Havan was performed, the saints sat in another, there was a big

Photo of Rishi Dayanand displayed in one and in two there were people who were

singing bhajans. The camel carts were beautifully decorated. One person led the

procession sitting on a horse and carrying the OOM Flag. Arya Vir dal members

displayed their physical endurance and powers by performing many breathtaking

acts of daredevilry.