Lucknow, 17 Oct (HS): On the occasion of Mahasaptami of

Sharadiya Navratri, a program for worshipping over 5,100 girls was held with

reverence and devotion in the Jan Bhavan premises on Saturday. Held under the

auspices of the organizing organization, Prerna, the state's Governor,

Anandiben Patel, worshipped the girls, fed them, and presented them with chunri

(scarf) and dakshina (gift). During the program, children gave captivating

cultural performances. They performed a dance-drama based on Goddess Durga and

a soulful rendition of the hymn Maine Tere Hi Bharose. Students

from Adarsh Secondary School, located in Jan Bhavan, presented the song

Manushya Tu Bada Mahaan Hai to convey the message of human values

and the importance of life.

The Governor praised the children's performances and

encouraged them. She congratulated the teachers, trainers, and members of the

organization who prepared the children for these performances. She commended

their efforts to nurture the children's talents and engage them in cultural and

creative activities.

In her address on this occasion, the Governor praised the

organization Prerna for organizing the Kanya Pujan and said that

many such programs should be organized in Jan Bhavan. Jan Bhavan's spacious

courtyard, beautiful greenery, and clean environment are especially beneficial

for children. She said that children should have opportunities to come to such

an environment, learn, and express their talents. She informed that cultural

programs are organized in Jan Bhavan on August 15th, January 26th, and on the

occasion of various festivals. In addition, sports activities for children,

including cricket and volleyball competitions, are also organized, in which

school students are included.

Referring to the annual flower show held at Jan Bhavan, the

Governor said that more than one lakh children, women, farmers, and others

participate in it. Those who excel at the show are also honored. Calling

farmers sons of the soil, she stressed the need to respect their labor and

contributions.

The Governor encouraged the children to study diligently,

become good human beings, and serve and respect their parents. She blessed

them, wishing them a bright future. President of Prerna Parivar Gunjit Kalra,

Secretary Shikha Bhargava, Viraj Sagar Das, Parul Khosla, Shweta Agarwal,

Sharad Jain, Piyush Singh Chauhan, Siddhima Jain, Shantanu Singh, Ambika Sahni,

Shlok Singh, Parth Singh and Vatsalya Bora welcomed the dignitaries who came to

the program.

Dr. Indresh Kumar, member of the All India Executive

Committee of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Ragini Sona, producer of the

film Hanuman Ansh, were also present as special guests at the event. Sardar

Swarn Singh, State Sanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Suman Dhir,

National President of Ekal Abhiyan, Naval, All India Co-Cow Service Chief,

Kaushal, State Publicity Chief, Rajendra Singh, State Publicity Chief

Yashodananda, State Contact Chief Ganga Singh, State Harmony Chief Rajkishore,

Area Organization Minister of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad Ghanshyam

Shahi were also present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi