By Jayanti Oza

Jalaram Temple in Hoffman Estate, Illinois, celebrated ‘Jalaram Punya Tithi’ on March 5, 2024. More than 300 devotees took part in the celebration and enjoyed singing devotional bhajans and kirtan.

Seven couples engaged in the ‘Punya Tithi ‘ Puja. The Priest of Mandir explained the meaning behind ‘Punya Tithi’ and educated the attendees about Jalaram Bapa, who died on February 23, 1881, at the age of 81.

Some of his devout followers believe that even after his death, Jalaram Bapa would make unusual miracles happen. One of these being that he fed one of his sisters water, a few hours after he breathed his last. At the end, all the devotees sang Aarti to conclude the event, which was followed by dinner prashad.