Hooghly, 01 November (H.S.): A grand collective recitation of the Bhagavad Gita by 11,000 participants began on Sunday morning at the Snanpiri Maidan, located on the grounds of Mahesh Jagannath Temple in Serampore, Hooghly district. The event witnessed considerable enthusiasm among devotees. Tight security arrangements were made by the Chandannagar Police Commissionerate to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme.

The religious gathering was attended by several prominent spiritual personalities, including Kartik Maharaj, President of Sanatani Sanskriti Sansad; Bhavani Das Maharaj of Puri; Somen Adhikari, Chief Sebayat of Mahesh Jagannath Temple; along with a large number of saints, monks and devotees.

Namita Nayak, the chief organiser of the programme, said that people were showing tremendous enthusiasm for the event. She stated that during the tenure of the previous government, various restrictions were imposed on programmes related to Sanatan Dharma, whereas the present government has provided a more favourable environment for organising such religious events. This, she said, has encouraged organisers and devotees.

The collective recitation of the Bhagavad Gita by 11,000 participants has created a deeply devotional and spiritual atmosphere across the region.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Priyanka Pandey