Una, June 23- Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran Katha and Gyan Mahayagya was inaugurated in a devotional atmosphere in Gondpur Jaichand on Monday. This seven-day religious event is being organized for the spiritual peace and salvation of late Prof. Simmi Agnihotri.
The program started with a grand Kalash Yatra taken out from the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri in Gondpur, which reached the Gondpur Community Center. A large number of devotees and local people participated in this holy journey. A unique confluence of faith, devotion and gaiety was seen throughout the route.
On reaching the Katha venue, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri honored Katha Vyas Anant Shri Vibhushit Param Pujya Sant Swami Shri Rajendra Das Devacharya Ji Maharaj by presenting him a shawl and a memento. On this occasion, his daughter Dr. Aastha Agnihotri gave a warm welcome to all the revered saints and Brahmins by making them wear cap and shawl traditionally.
In the first day's katha, Swami Shri Rajendra Das Ji Maharaj narrated the significance and results of listening to Shrimad Bhagwat Katha in a heartfelt manner and immersed the devotees in spiritual essence. After the katha, the devotees present received the holy benefit of Mahaprasad and Bhandara.
It is worth noting that this Shrimad Bhagwat Katha will be organized daily from 10 am to 2 pm till June 29.