As every year, Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Ramnagar, celebrated Gudi Padwa with great enthusiasm on March 30, 2025. Everyone arrived at 6:00 AM, dressed in traditional attire.
As per the guidance of Shraddheya Khandwe Guruji, all present enthusiastically chanted “Vishvavasu Samvatsar Vijayee Hovo” and showered rose petals on the Gudi. The Gudi Poojan and the New Panchang (Hindu calendar) Poojan were performed by Bharati Kusre Madam.
In his address, Shraddheya Guruji urged everyone to take a lifelong pledge towards Gurukarya (Guru’s mission) and invoked Swamiji’s blessings with resounding chants. After performing UtthitVivekasan, SharirSanchalan, and the prayer, everyone proceeded to the Sarav varg hall.
There, the Mandal’s music department presented a soulful musical program dedicated to Gudi Padwa. The event began with the remembrance of Swamiji and featured melodious renditions of devotional songs such as “Prabhati Sur Nabhi Rangati,” “Shri Raghunandan Tujhech Chintan,” “Suraj Ki Garmi Se,” “Dukh Harale Janmache,” and “Naam Geta Mukhi Raghavache.”
Following the musical presentation, Shraddheya Guruji, in his blessing speech, encouraged everyone to uphold firm determination, unwavering resolve, and a spirit of dedication towards Gurukarya in the Amrit Mahotsav (75th Anniversary) year of the Mandal.
The event concluded with a unique prasad a special preparation of Neem leaves chutney and Nimbakadi juice, offered in the spirit of Gudi Padwa traditions.
Jai Janardan! 🙏
