Dalhousie : A peace ritual and community feast were organized at Maa Bankhandi Temple in Panchpula, Dalhousie, under the guidance of Maa Bankhandi Seva Samiti. The event aimed to pray for global peace and the safety of Indian soldiers guarding the nation’s borders.
Event Highlights
- The ceremony began at 11 AM with the adornment of Maa Bankhandi, followed by a havan (sacred fire ritual) dedicated to world peace.
- Special prayers were offered for the brave soldiers defending India’s borders, particularly those engaged in conflicts with Pakistan.
- After the Purnahuti (final offering in the havan), a community feast (bhandara) was organized, where hundreds of devotees participated and enjoyed the sacred offerings.
- The event also featured devotional singing (bhajan-kirtan), creating a spiritual atmosphere.
Community Participation
Several local residents and committee members actively contributed to the event, including Anil Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Bhanu Singh, Mahendra Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Ram Singh, Madan Lal, Ranjit Singh, Subhash Singh, Praveen Kumar, Arun Kumar, Suraj Prakash, Shubham, Saurabh, and Gaurav, among others.
This event not only strengthened spiritual unity but also reinforced community bonds, highlighting the collective prayers for peace and national security.
Subhash Mahajan
