Siddha Peeth Mahabali Sankat Mochan Mandir hosts grand religious gathering on January 8

Ludhiana: On January 8, a grand weekly Havan Yagna and Sandhya Chowki, the 1236th in the series, were held at the Siddha Peeth Mahabali Sankat Mochan Shri Hanuman Mandir in Shankaracharya Nagar, Haibowal Kalan. The Sandhya Chowki was conducted with great reverence, drawing a large crowd of devotees.
The day began with a continuous Havan Yagna, during which families gathered to offer prayers for the welfare of the world. The main yajmans for the occasion included Sunita Bhandari, Nitin Bhandari, Manya Bhandari, Aarav Bhandari, Neeraj Sharma, Rajiv Gupta, Pranidhi Sharma, Sahil Gupta, and their families. The Havan Yagna was performed in accordance with all traditional rituals by a team of temple priests.

As it was the first Tuesday of the new year, January 8, the evening featured a soulful bhajan performance by a group of 51 singers, captivating the devotees with their devotional songs. The bhajan session began with blessings from Lord Ganesha.

During the event, representatives of the temple committee spoke about the deep faith in Siddha Peeth, highlighting that devotees who come with sincere devotion often leave with their wishes fulfilled. They also remembered the late Ashok Jain for his unwavering dedication to Lord Balaji and his significant role in the temple’s development. The committee pledged to continue serving the temple with the same level of devotion.

The chief guest, Shri Abhinav Goswami Ji, the revered Goswami of Shri Banke Bihari Mandir in Vrindavan, graced the gathering along with Radhika Goswami, Ishaan, Dr. Vaani, and their family. Other dignitaries, including Advocate Gaurav Khurana Bagga, were honored with temple mementos by Aman Jain and Anuj Madaan on behalf of the temple committee. Bhog was offered in all the courts, and holy water was sprinkled on the devotees. The Sandhya Chowki concluded with the recital of the Hanuman Chalisa.

The event saw a large turnout, including temple committee members, local residents, and representatives from various social and religious organizations, underscoring the deep-rooted faith and devotion of the community.