Bhajan programme held at Devada in Chandrapur on Diwali; Rani Hirai bhajan mandal honoured

A special Shri Gurudev bhajan programme was held on Diwali at Manik Kuti Bhavan in Devada, known as Mahakali Nagari, in Chandrapur. It was organised by the central committee of the Rashtrasant Vichar Sahitya Parishad.

At Brahma Muhurta, the early hours before dawn, national bhajans composed by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj were sung. The singers included Bandu Tekam Guruji, Sanjay Bodhale, Sharda Nikure, Mangla Jhilpe, Kavita Tekam, Tanishka Tekam, Bhaskar Nimbalkar, Ayush Chahare, Raghunath Nimkar, Harishchandra Nikure, Sahas Bisen and Ashok Satpute. Their singing filled the venue with the spirit of Gurudev.

The audience heard the Rashtrasant's enduring compositions, including "Gurudev Daya Kar De", "Ab Baj Gaya Danka, Shanka Mat Karo", "Utho, Din Nikla Naya", "Nikle Woh Mangal Din" and "Kaun Sa Din Aaye Kaisa".

Gramgitacharya Bandopant Bodhekar presided over the programme. He praised the public awareness work of the Rani Hirai Gurudev Seva Bhajan Mandal of Swavlambi Nagar. The mandal was then felicitated with a ceremonial garment and Rashtrasant literature. Bandu Tekam Guruji received the honour on behalf of the mandal.

Bodhekar said that, because of the bhajan tradition, effective public education work continues in rural areas even today.

At the same programme, the Parishad paid heartfelt tribute to the late Sumantai Shivnathji Kumbhare, a member of the Shri Gurudev Seva Mandal in Gadchiroli. Dr Dharma Gawande conducted the programme and Rajni Bodhekar proposed the vote of thanks.