‘Dharmaprasar’ on the occasion of ‘Makar-sankranti’ by HJS in Maharashtra

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HJS members distributing pamphlets regarding ‘Makar Sankranti’

Mumbai: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) held lectures on the topic of ‘Science behind celebrating ‘Makar-sankranti’ and importance of haldi-kumkum functions’ at Santaji Seva Mandal, Teli Sanstha, Byculla, BPT Complex, Wadala, Shiv Sena Office – Vasai (East) and Anandnagar – Vasai (West). More than 550 women attended the lectures held at 6 places. The topic was presented by Mrs. Vijaya Shah at Byculla, Mrs. Meena Mahadik and Mrs. Veena Mhatre at Wadala, Mrs. Mangala Raut, Miss Meenal Bendre and Miss Shraddha Satam at Vasai. These HJS members explained the significance of using ‘til (sesame)’ during ‘Sankranti’, importance of giving ‘sattvik vaan (offerings)’, ‘Panchopchar’ performed in ‘Haldi-kumkum’ program etc.

An appeal was made to celebrate our religious festivals from the view-point of an opportunity to follow ‘Dharmacharan’ and God realization rather than celebrating them with a narrow concept of getting certain benefit or just as a ritual.

Highlights

1. Women demanded to start ‘Dharmashikshan’ classes at Wadala after listening to the lecture
2. Vice President, Mrs. Sharda Kirave of Santaji Seva Mandal felicitated Mrs. Vijay Shah after her lecture at Byculla

‘Tilgul’ was distributed among Hindus near Hanuman-Temple, ‘Line Aali’. A ‘tilaa’ was applied on the forehead of men and women were offered ‘haldi-kumkum’ while exchanging greetings on the occasion of ‘Makar-sankranti’ reminding them that we are Hindus and it is our holy festival.

HJS members were explaining importance of applying ‘kumkum’ as per Hindu- shastra to the people. Hundreds of people gave good response to this drive. The child-seekers of Sanatan were exchanging greetings on the occasion wearing traditional clothes and offering ‘tilgul’. Some devout Hindus attending ‘Dharmashikshan’ classes of HJS were also present. Similar drive was undertaken at Khanda Colony and Shiva Complex.

Responses from people

1. Such drive should be undertaken everywhere. We Hindus have forgotten our identity. You created awareness on the occasion of this holy festival. This was the response given by many people to HJS members.
2. Mr. Sandip Jadhav – In every temple, men should be applied ‘Tilaa’ on the respective day of that Deity in a week so that they will start applying ‘tilaa’ regularly. I will also participate in such drive.
3. Mrs. Sangita Chougule – I came to know the significance of ‘kumkum’ on the day of ‘Makar-sankranti’. It gives ‘sattvikata’ and peace of mind.

HJS held ‘haldi-kumkum’ program, distribution of ‘tilgul’ and a signature drive demanding issue of postal stamp and a coin by the Government in the memory of Chhtarpati Shivaji Maharaj slaying Afzal Khan. The drive received very good response from devout Hindus. About 1000 signatures were collected on the occasion.

Highlights

1. Devout Hindus were ready to sign any number of times for Chhatrapati Shivaraya.
2. They wanted HJS to undertake more such drives related to Chhatrapati Shivaraya  and assured of their support.
3. Children attending ‘Dharmashikshan’ classes joined the drive.
4. Everyone was given ‘tilgul’ by hands instead of using spoons.
5. Some Hindus were shaking hands when the children from Dharmashikshan classes advised them to greet with folded hands as also explained to them the science behind doing ‘namaskar’.

Source: Daily Sanatan Prabhat

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