CHICAGO: Arya Samaj of Chicago land hosted Mega Multikund Maha Yajna on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 in, West Chicago. The event was also a celebration of Janma Jayanti of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji a great social reformer
The Prime Minister of India, Modi JI inaugurated the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand SaraswatiJi, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and it is echoed by all Arya Samajs around the world.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji was born on 12th February 1824. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Ji was a social reformer who founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter social inequities prevalent during the times. Maharshi Ji had played crucial role in the Indian Freedom movement, united all Hindus, Women Rights, Child Marriage, Important of Vedas. Arya Samaj has played a crucial role in the cultural and social awakening of the country through its emphasis on social reforms and education.
All board members of Arya Samaj of Chicago land had planned the Multikund Maha Yajna. Devotees from all over Chicago land joined the celebration and 21 families joined as Yajmans. It was a wonderful program with three havan kunds set outside. Dr. Kamlesh Chokshi – One of the top scholars from India who retired as Director/Professor from Gujarat University had performed the Havan with Vedic mantras.
Asmitaben and Sarlaben sung the ardas/prayer. Pratibha Jairath along with Shree Kamath, Shaila Khedkar and Jitendra Bulsara sang the melodious bhajans. Dr. Ashok Mehta, Ramesh Malhan and Om Dhingra thanked everyone.
Surendra Ullal