Grand Consecration of Hanuman Statue at Peetambara Ashram

Banswara,  In commemoration of the consecration of Lord Ramlala in Ayodhya, a three-day event was organized at Peetambara Ashram, including the consecration of a Hanuman statue and the Ram-Maruti Yajna. The rituals, which included the offering of oblations, a grand aarti, chanting of Hanuman Chalisa, and collective recitation of the name of Lord Rama, resonated with the fervor of devotion, creating a wave of Ram-Hanuman bhakti.

Brahmarshi Pt. Divyabharat Pandya, Pt. Rakesh Shukla, and Pt. Rakesh Joshi led the Yajna proceedings, with main participant Vinod Shukla, Secretary of Gayatri Mandal, and Mrs. Manju Shukla offering the Shreephala Purnahuti. The Yajna was conducted by adept practitioners, including Pt. Rajendra Bhatt (Kheda), Pt. Vishal Upadhyay (Paratapur), Chandrashekhar Joshi, Chandresh Vyas, Pt. Jay Rana, and others.

The consecration of the Hanuman statue at Peetambara Ashram was conducted meticulously by Sadhak Manohar Joshi. The ceremony included the Shodashopchar Puja and floral offerings, with the participation of devotees and Sadhaks. Prior to this, Subhash Bhatt, Mandal Secretary, initiated the program with a Vinayak Mahapuja and lighting of lamps.

The program further featured the chanting of specific mantras for Lord Rama and Hanuman, the recitation of the Ram Raksha Stotra, and Vedic and Puranic flower offerings. Notable attendees included Mandal President Animesh Purohit, Mandal Executive Members Pt. Trimbakeshwar Thakor and Arun Vyas, Pt. Pradeep Bhatt, Anil Pandya, Manohar Joshi (Saredi Badi), Bhawar Garg, Meenakshi Garg, Kishor Pathak, Anil Narhari Bhatt, Lalit Acharya, and other prominent Sadhaks.

The event also featured the Hanumat Puja Mahotsav and honored Karsevak, Madhusudan Vyas, by the Gayatri Mandal for his contributions. Renowned poet Ashok Madhosh presented a poetic tribute to Lord Rama, adding to the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion.