CHICAGO: Manav Seva Mandir, a Bensenville-based not for profit socio-religious organization, celebrated its 19th Patosav – a two-day affair on Saturday July 27 and on Sunday July 28 at its Mahalaxmi Hall.
The event was culmination of seven days Saptadev Katha and Gyan Yagya held from July 21 to July 27 at the same hall. Saptdev Katha and Gyan Yagya were organized under guidance of Pujya Giriraj Shastriji while Patotsav is a ritual ceremony celebrating the anniversary of the tithi when the murtis were first consecrated. Over 5000 devotees witnessed the special evening of Saptadev Katha and Patotsav. In essence, Patotsav is a re-consecration ceremony, re-Invoking Paramatma.
On Saturday, July 21, the program started with Shobha Yatra taking Pothi by Yajman Shri/Shrimati Chhotabhai Patel.
This was followed by Pravchan by Shastriji on Hanumanji. Shastrji continued his mind boggling speech for a continuous seven days, picking gods in sequence as Suryanarayan Bhagwan on Sunday inclusive of a cultural program, Mahadeo Bhole on Monday, Ganpati Maharaj on Tuesday also inclusive of cultural program of dance, Mataji on Wednesday, and Radha Krishna on Thursday and Friday including cultural program. Prasad was made available on Saturday and Sunday.
The entire program was free for devotees. The Temple Hall remained filled to its capacity with devotees. Giriraj Shastriji kept the devotees captivated for more than three hours daily with excellent mix of shlokas and practical advice. The program ended with darshana of Pothi and Pradaxina. Octogenarian C.L. Shastri was honored for his long services to the temple and community as a whole with a shawl. Sumptuous Maha Prasad was served to all.
Chairman Jairambhai briefed devotees about coming events and President Dahyabhai Prajapati proposed a vote of thanks.
The 19th Patotsav started with Mangla Aarti followed by Bhakti Sangeet, Shringar Aarti, welcome speech by and Vipra Varni, Kalash and Dhwaja Poojan, Kalash and Dhwaja Hoisting, Aarti, Falahar, Prasad and rest again started with Maruti Yagna, Pravchan by Shri Giriraj Shastriji, Sandhya Aarti and Maha Prasad.
On Sunday, July 29, the start was with Mangla Aarti followed by Bhakti Sangeet, Shringar Aarti, Murti Darshan, Maha Abhishek, Pravchan by Shri Giriraj Shastriji, Maha Puja and Rajbhog Aarti, Falahar, Prasad and rest. Again started with Matajino Havan, Annakut Puja, Bhakti Sangeet, vote of thanks, Vipra Viday.
Chairman Jairambhai felicitated Dr. Bharat Barai, Past Chairman of the Temple for his services. Dr. Barai, one of the most well known figures in the Indian community for his commitment and services to various organizations, has 36 years of practices in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He is recipient of many professional and community-service based awards
Dr. Bharat Barai acknowledged the felicitation and thanked all for their support. He took the opportunity to recognize Dr. Vaishal Bakim who has been working very sincerely on atrocities to Hindus.
Dr. Subramanian Swamy, a front ranking Indian politician was present and in his speech narrated various incidents of atrocities on Hindus. He pointed out that it is only in India that with more than 85% of Hindu population paying hefty taxes but a good part of the revenue goes giving subsidies to 15% so-called minorities. Hindus, to go to their pilgrimage, incur heavy expenses. We must awake and show the world that we are not weak. We do not want to harass or put anybody in trouble, but not at the cost of Hindus and we must not be ashamed of calling ourselves Hindu.
Sandhya Aarti, Pradaxina and Maha Prasad was served after vote of thanks. Giriraj Shashtriji assured to teach Sanskrit to youth, thereby trying to foster Hinduism. He also gave Vipra Daxina for the development of Temple and expand its activities, setting an example for others to follow him.
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