HJS appeals to Hindus from Mumbai to unite !

An appeal to Hindus from Mumbai and New Mumbai to unite on the occasion of ‘Vijaya-Dashami’ !

Mumbai (Maharashtra) : Leaves of ‘Apta’, which transmit ‘tej-tattva’, were distributed to devout Hindus and renowned persons with an appeal to develop love and unity among Hindus on the auspicious occasion of ‘Vijaya-Dashami’. The drive undertaken by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) received very good response from the citizens at Mumbai, New Mumbai and Panvel.

Sone vatap and Haldi-kumkum in Panvel

It is tradition among Hindus to offer leaves of the tree called ‘Apta’, considered as gold on this day. Taking into account the present condition where Hindus are facing constant attacks, Hindu unity is the only alternative left for Hindus. An exhibition was put up displaying number of banners giving information about various activities of HJS, ‘Dharmashikshan classes’ etc. in Mumbai. Handbills explaining the spiritual significance of offering leaves of ‘Apta’ were distributed to people. Many of them said that they came to know the importance of ‘Apta’ leaves only due to HJS handbills. About 130 workers of HJS participating in the drive in Mumbai extended best wishes of Dassera to 1500 Hindu brethren. Four cells of HJS were set up between Bandra and Malad. HJS workers met 12 renowned personalities and exchanged greetings on the occasion. In Central Mumbai, Shiv Sena’s office bearers and devout Hindus were offered greetings. Many curious enquired about HJS activities at these cells. Bajarang Dal members also joined HJS workers at Gamdevi Mandir, Koparkhairane etc.

Sone vatap, Goregaon

At Panvel, HJS extended greetings on the occasion of ‘Vijaya-Dashami’ at Shiva Complex offering leaves of ‘Apta’. Handbills explaining science behind celebrating Diwali festival were distributed on the occasion and Hindus were appealed to celebrate Diwali in ideal manner. HJS workers were wearing traditional clothes; ladies offered ‘haldi-kumkum’. HJS made an appeal to Mr. Suresh Salghar, NCP municipal councilor from New Mumbai to take out procession of immersion in traditional clothes. He agreed for the same and use of ‘gulal’ was also avoided in the procession.

Source: Dainik Sanatan Prabhat