CHICAGO: In the presence of 5,000 devotees, dozens of distinguished community leaders, generous sponsors, committee members, super donors, and committed Boards of Trustees and volunteers, Shree Umiya Dham Chicago Midwest (SUDCM) recently organized a signature event honoring and celebrating Shree Umiya Mataji Garba and Jyoti Rath Swagat (reception) ceremony at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park Illinois..
Shree Umiya Mataji committee members planned this 2-day event at their own expense. The event included video highlights of Jyoti Rath Vidai Ceremony in Unjha, Umiya Mataji Garba, Uchamani (Auction) related to Jyoti Rath and Mataji Palakhi, Umiya Mataji Rath Shobha Yatra, Mahapuja and Aarti.
The event started with the display of Jyoti Rath in the South Hall. The Emcees for the event were Dr Heena Patel & Narendra Patel. Shree Ganesh Struti was performed by Kirit Patel and Dr Heena Patel.
Welcoming all guests patrons and supporters, Chhotalal Patel, Chairman of SUDCM, briefed the audience about the mission of the Shree Umiya Dham. He believes that religious harmony in the name of Umiya Mataji will bring the community together, provide a forum for religious worship and celebration, social as well as cultural development, and most importantly bringing all generations together in the region.
He also stressed that the upcoming Shree Umiya Dham project will start with Umiya Mataji Mandir, a large community hall that expands down the road to build a sports complex, and retirement home – all of which should serve the needs of communities for decades to come. Ha also announced that entire two days event was paid and planned by SUD-CM committee members.
Chhotalal Patel and Narendra Patel introduced Chief Guest Shree Anilbhai Patel, MP and former minister of State of Gujarat, India and gave wonderful speech about Patel’s history and accomplishment as community.
Jatin and Andy Patel provided details of the Uchamani for Jyoti Rath and Mataji Palakhi. Most Uchamani items settled over $50,000 pledges while the audience cheered and chanted with “Shree Umiya Mataji ki Jai.” Shastriji played a pivotal role for the Uchamani and encouraged members to contribute towards the cause by registering for the different Uchamani categories.
On Sunday, August 30, the event started with fresh breakfast, including tea and freshly brewed Dunkin Donuts coffee till 10:30 am. Followed by one of the main attractions of the colorful event was a Shobha Yatra (parade) of Umiya Mataji Rath and Mataji Palakhi with all the available dignitaries, sponsors, families of SUDCM trustees, super donors and members led by DJ Arun and devotee team from Umiya Mataji Temple, Macon, GA. With slogan “Bol Shree Umiya, Jai Jai Umiya” by the crowd, Jyoti Rath and Palkhi were brought back to the expo center and displayed for the public.
Mahapuja of the Jyoti Rath was performed by Chhotalal Patel, Chairman of SUDCM, and super donors – JP Patel, Mithabhai and Jayantibhai Patel, and Lalbhai Patel along with many others. .
SUDCM decided to honor a few guests on this occasion with a special recognition award. Awardees were Shree Umiya Mataji Temple, Macon, GA; Edison, NJ and Boston, MA,
SUDCM Working Team: Chhotalal Patel (Chairman), AP Patel, Ashvin (Andy) Patel, Brijesh Patel, Dashrath (DV) Patel, Devendra Patel, Dharmisth Patel, Dilip Patel, Dipak Desai, Dipal Patel, Dr.
Hemant Patel, Jayantibhai (JP) Patel, Jatin Patel, Jitu Patel, Lalbhai Patel, Manoj Patel, Narendra Patel, Pankaj Patel, Revabhai Patel, Shailesh (Sam) Patel, and Vijay Patel.
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