Shraddha Parv was celebrating its silver jubilee.
For the past 25 years, VJM has consistently made efforts to make a little difference in the lives of senior citizens.
Through Shraddha Parv, VJM shows care towards senior citizens and takes pledges to continue its support.
On the occasion, many senior citizens were felicitated and honoured for their contribution to society by Param Pujya Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi.
Shraddha Parv was celebrated across all mandals of VJM.
The main program was held at Anand Dham Ashram, New Delhi, where Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi were also present.
In the Delhi program, Dr. Ruma Devi Ji, Shri Vijay Kumar Budhraja Ji, Shri L.R. Aggarwal Ji, Shri Naresh Shandilya Ji, Shri Ramesh Ahuja Ji, Smt. Prabha Mehrotra Ji, Dr. Jyoti Mishra Ji, and Shri Sarvesh Kumar Rana Ji were honoured by Gurudev and Didi Ji for their selfless work and contributions to society.
On the occasion, Param Pujya Maharajshri said, "The celebration of Shraddha Parv is a step to create a better today and tomorrow for older people who need our care and support."
Maharajshri added, "It is not enough to remember the ancestors just during Pitru Paksh; it is also necessary to take care of the elderly who are still alive. "They must be supported at every step of life so that they can remain healthy and happy."
On the occasion Dr. Archika Didi said, "Shraddha Parv is a moment of honour and gratitude. I feel honoured to have had this opportunity to meet some of the most respectable members of society, our senior citizens, and learn about their work, struggles, and victories.
Didi Ji further said, "Blessed are those who have the elderly with them. I will do it all with my team to take care of them and support them in all walks of life. "May God bless them with good health and years of a happy and active life."
Didi Ji also met the respected elderly at VJM’s old age home after the program. She talked to them and honoured them after appraising their well-being.
She expressed her delight at seeing that at the home of the elderly, a dedicated team is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the health, hygiene, and happiness of the elderly.
Shraddha Parv celebrations in various Mandals (divisions) of VJM
Hyderabad Mandal
Shraddha Parv was celebrated by Hyderabad Mandal with joy and enthusiasm at Amritdham Ashram.
The program of "Shraddha Parv" was celebrated as per the guidance of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi.
During the program, many senior citizens were felicitated.
Rajkumar Dayma, Raju Bhagchandani, Manmal Sain, Bhikshapati, Ramchandra Rao, Dhanraj Nagre, Laxman Biradar, Prakash Devkar, Rajkumar Malge etc. were present in the program. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Raju Bhagchandani.
Patiala Mandal
More than 70 elderly people from Patiala Mandal were honoured on the auspicious occasion of Shraddha Parv, with the inspiration and blessings of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj.
On this occasion, the chief guest Shri Ajit Pal Singh Kohli Sahib, M. L.A. Patiala, and special guest Shri Yash Pal Kakkar Ji took blessings from senior citizens.
Dehradun Mandal
Respected Sudhir Sharma Ji and Mayor Sunil Uniyal Gama Ji and officials of VJM, Dehradun Mandal, welcome distinguished senior citizens and honoured them.
VJM Rajpura Satsang Samiti
VJM Rajpura Satsang Samiti also celebrated Shraddha Parv under the guidance of Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi Ji.
They celebrated the day with full enthusiasm and devotion.
VJM Sundar Nagar
In Sundar Nagar, Shraddha Parv was celebrated at the Electricity Board Colony Community Center.
Disciples started the program by taking blessings from Param Pujya Maharajshri, and after that a divine devotional music program was held.
Hundreds of devotees joined the program.
All devotees took a pledge to follow the path shown by Maharajshri.
VJM officials and honourable guests took blessings of the elderly by washing their feet and honouring them.
Blankets were distributed during the program.
The disciples of Param Pujya Maharajshri took a pledge to always take care of senior citizens and support them.
A huge Bhandara was also organized in which the devotees received prasadam and got the blessings of Maharajshri.
Vishwa Jagriti Mission Nabha Samiti
Shraddha Parv was celebrated by Vishwa Jagiti Mission Nabha Samiti with joy and gaiety at Sewa Dham Ashram Nabha.
Senior citizens who came to the programme were honoured.
Their feet were washed, and they provided gifts.
VJM Agra Mandal
Agra Mandal also celebrated Shraddha Mandal by organizing various programs under the guidance of Param Pujya Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi.
Moradabad Mandal
Moradabad Mandal organized Shraddha Parv on Sunday, October 2 with great enthusiasm at Divya Lok Ashram, Moradabad Ashiana.
Mrs. Shefali Singh (Zilla Panchayat President), Mr. Ajay Veer Singh (Zilla Panchayat Member), Dr. Raj Kapoor (Senior Cardiologist), Mr. Mahendra Mehrotra (Senior Exporter), Mr. Ajay Gupta 'Jimmy' (Senior Exporter) ), Mr. Brijpal Singh (retired principal), Mr. Dinesh Kumar Verma (retired from the Education Department), etc. were some of the special guests,
All senior citizens present were honored.
Mahila Mandal also performed Bhajan Sankirtana and Dandiya in the presence of devotees and disciples of Maharajshri.
a Bhandara was also organized with the assistance of the family of Shri Madan Gopal Varma.
VJM Sangrur Samiti
Sangrur Satsang Samiti also celebrated Shraddha Parv, honouring the elderly and senior citizens residing in the old age home.
Raipur Mandal
Shraddha Parv was celebrated by VJM Raipur Mandal at Chhattisgarh Eye Hospital, Telibandha Raipur.
VJM Ahmadabad Mandal
VJM Ahmadabad Mandal celebrated Shraddha Parv with full fervour after receiving the blessings from Param Pujya Maharajshri.
Various programs were organized on the occasion.
Agra Mandal
On the occasion of Shraddha Parv's Silver Jubilee celebrations, VJM Agra Mandal also organized many programs showing reverence for senior citizens.
Fatehabad Mandal
VJM Fatehabad Mandal celebrated 25 years of "Shraddha Parv" with great enthusiasm at Radha Madhav Mandir.
The program started with Ganesh Vandana by the Mahila Mandal; after that, the head of the Mahila Mandal, Fatehabad, Dr. Ramneeta Batra, led the group prayer.
The Mandal volunteers received special blessings from HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi.
About 18 prominent social workers and senior citizens were honoured including Dr. Vinod Batra, Mr. Sudarshan Batra, Mr. Parmanand Ahuja, Mr. Vijay Saharan (Baba Shyam Welfare Society), Mr. Ashok Sardana, Mr. Shyam Lal Verma, Hisar Mandal, Mr. Jagdish Sharma, Mr. Gulshan Bhatia, Mr. Dayanand Verma, Dr. L. R. Dahiya, Mr. Vicky Rukhaya (Shri Ram Prachar Sangh) and also prominent social workers Mrs. Neelam Batra, Mrs. Sangeeta Pranami, Mrs. Phoolvati Devi, Mrs. Satya Sardana, Mrs. Ram Pyari Thakral Hisar, Mrs. Bimla Bajaj, Mrs. Krishna Devi, Mrs. Nirmal Talwar ji, were specially felicitated,
In the end, Mahila Mandal head Dr. Ramnita Batra thanked everyone for coming to the program.
The program ended with Aarti and Bhandara Prasad distribution.
VJM Jaipur Mandal
The VJM Jaipur Mandal also celebrated the 25th anniversary of Shraddha Parv on the premises of the Someshwar Mahadev temple in Jaipur, with the blessings of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi.