New Delhi, 5 December (H.S.): India, emerging with the spirit of Sanatan Parampara and the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, now resonates with speed, achievements, and the pursuit of individual success. At a time when society seeks the journey from ‘I’ to ‘We’, Maharashtra’s Chikhli will host the Sahasra Chandra Darshan Mahotsav on December 6 and 7, 2025 — a celebration that revives the life philosophy where the nation takes precedence over the self. The event marks the 81st year of senior RSS Pracharak Lakshminarayan Bhala, fondly known as Lakkhida, and stands as a public festival of unbroken Rashtrasadhana (national devotion).
Entering the Sangh service in 1968 after renouncing domestic life, Lakkhida’s journey embodies a generation that chose struggle over comfort, pursuit over position, and duty over recognition. In an age driven by instant benefit and personal advancement, his life serves as a reminder that the nation is not merely geography but a lifelong spiritual discipline.
Lakshminarayan Bhala began his work as a full-time Pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and for the past 57 years, has remained dedicated to social, organizational, and national development efforts.
Confluence of Saints, Sangh, and Culture
The uniqueness of this celebration lies in its fusion of Sant Parampara (saintly lineage), organizational strength, and cultural consciousness. The presence of Akhil Bharatiya Pracharak Pramukh Swant Ranjan will reinforce the ideological foundation of the Sangh, while Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Rajrajeshwarashram Ji Maharaj (from Haridwar) will connect India’s spiritual legacy with national discourse. Saints such as Swami Vishnuprapannacharya (Nagauria Math, Rajasthan) will also grace the event, underlining that this celebration is not just a festival but a revival of India’s civilizational values in public form.
A Cultural Bridge from Tradition to National Consciousness
A highlight of the program, the classical dance-drama based on Keshav Kalp, will offer a profound cultural statement. Depicting the life of visionary Dr. K.B. Hedgewar through the medium of art, it symbolizes that Sangh ideology transcends speeches, reaching into the realms of emotion and aesthetics.As India asserts its cultural identity on the global stage, such events affirm that nation-building stems not only from policy but also from culture.
Sahasra Chandra Darshan: Symbol of a Meaningful LifeIn Indian tradition, the Sahasra Chandra Darshan ceremony signifies more than longevity; it represents a life of meaningful contribution to society. It implies living so purposefully that one’s existence itself becomes scripture.
In that sense, Lakkhida’s life is a living textbook of national service — written in chapters of sacrifice, discipline, service, and dedication.
From Dada Apte’s Vision to Bhala’s Leadership
Visionary thinker Dadasaheb Apte (Shivram Shankar Apte) sowed the seeds of Hindusthan Samachar as a multilingual news agency in 1948 to nurture India’s ideological soil amidst Western influence. Shrikant Joshi and Lakshminarayan Bhala later emerged as guiding forces in its journey. After Joshi’s passing in February 2013, the mantle of leadership passed to Lakkhida, who steered the organization through a crucial transition with discipline, foresight, and firm resolve.
Under his guidance, Hindusthan Samachar strengthened its credibility across government, social, and media spheres — upholding the three pillars of national interest, balanced perspective, and fearless journalism. If Shrikant Joshi lit the lamp, Lakshminarayan Bhala expanded its glow across the nation.
Schedule of the Celebration
The event will begin on Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 a.m. with Vedic rituals and havan-pujan. From 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Sahasra Chandra Darshan inauguration and felicitation ceremony will be held, followed by a cultural evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On Sunday, December 7, the Smarika (souvenir) release and valedictory ceremony will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., followed by a community lunch from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., concluding the two-day celebration with collective harmony and gratitude.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
