Prakash Utsav of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji Celebrated with Devotion at Choi Bazaar, Sri Anandpur Sahib
Sri Anandpur Sahib, October 27: The Prakash Utsav of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Choi Bazaar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, under the aegis of Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha, with the active participation of the local Sangat. On the occasion, a religious procession was taken out, followed by the recitation of Sri Ramayan Ji at the temple dedicated to Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji.
Following the recitation, a religious function and Bhandara were organised, in which devotees participated with श्रद्धा and enthusiasm.
Punjab Education Minister and MLA from the Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency, Harjot Singh Bains, specially attended the occasion and paid obeisance at the temple of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji. While addressing the congregation, he extended his heartfelt greetings to everyone on the Prakash Utsav and highlighted the spiritual and moral significance of the teachings of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji.
Bains said that Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji was a great personality who composed the revered Sri Ramayana, a timeless source of inspiration and guidance for humanity. He explained that the life of Bhagwan Shri Ram Chandra Ji teaches people to uphold ideal values, while Lakshman Ji’s devotion inspires respect for one’s elder brother. Mata Sita Ji’s life offers lessons in devotion, dignity and commitment to family values.
He further said that Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji imparted knowledge of scriptures, culture and various disciplines to Luv and Kush, the sons of Bhagwan Shri Ram Chandra Ji and Mata Sita Ji. The education and values instilled in them helped shape their courage, wisdom and capabilities.
The Education Minister emphasised that the life and teachings of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji continue to provide valuable guidance to people and inspire them to follow the path of righteousness, knowledge and humanity.
During the programme, the organisers of Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha also honoured Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. A Bhajan Mandali presented devotional hymns in praise of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Maharaj Ji, creating a spiritual atmosphere. Raj Ghai conducted the stage proceedings.
Several prominent personalities and community representatives attended the event, including Harjit Singh Jeeta, President of the Municipal Council; Ravi Hans, Chairman of the Rehri-Phari-Khokha Association and President of Valmiki Sabha; Dilip Hans, Member of the Dalit Development Board; Harpal Kaur, Vice President; Arshwinder Kaur, Councillor; Rajinder Bindi; Bharti Valmiki Dharam Samaj; Inderjit Singh Arora, President of Vyapar Mandal; Deepak Angra, Councillor; Amandeep Kaur, Councillor; Jagjit Singh Jaggi, Contractor; Jaspreet Singh; Master Raj Kumar; Rajiv Ghai; Dharampal; Sanjeev Ghai; Rampal; Rohit Ghai; Ram Prakash; Sanjeev Kumar; Parminder Ghagga; Harikishan; Om Prakash; Sukhdev; Advocate Jarnail Singh; Jatin Kaushal; Rajdeep Kaku; and Jasdeep Alam, among others.
The celebration concluded in an atmosphere of devotion, community participation and reverence for the life and teachings of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji.
