Haryana: CM Saini performs 'Deepdaan' at Sannihit Sarovar amid Vedic chants
Kurukshetra, December 2
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that celebrating Deepotsav on the banks of the ancient and historic Sannihit Sarovar on the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti is a moment of great pride.
Speaking after offering Deepdaan at Sannihit Sarovar during the International Gita Mahotsav-2025 on Monday, he stated that the light of the sacred teachings of the Bhagavad Gita will spread to every human across the globe through this Deepotsav, enriching and elevating mankind. Earlier, CM Saini, Gita scholar Swami Gyananand Maharaj, Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma, and former Minister Subhash Sudha offered Deepdaan in Sannihit Sarovar amid the echo of Vedic chanting and the sound of conch shells on Gita Jayanti. Upon arrival at the Deepdaan ceremony, Saini received a grand welcome from various religious and social organisations. Extending greetings and best wishes for the International Gita Mahotsav, the Chief Minister said that today is a proud day not only for all of us but for the entire world. On the sacred land of Kurukshetra, Lord Shri Krishna delivered the teachings of the Gita.
"Today, we are celebrating the International Gita Mahotsav with great joy and enthusiasm. The Gita will make everyone's life enlightened and progressive," he added
He also conveyed gratitude and best wishes to the office-bearers of Tirthodgaar Brahmin Mahasabha for organising a grand Deepdaan ceremony. He further expressed appreciation and extended best wishes to various organisations for lighting thousands of lamps along the banks of Brahma Sarovar. On this occasion, Chairman Dharamveer Mirzapur, Zila Parishad Chairperson Kanwaljit Kaur, KDB Honorary Secretary Upender Singhal, and several other dignitaries were present.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the cultural celebration, I hope the government is equally focused on the pressing issues in Haryana like farmer distress and unemployment. Spiritual events are good, but development is crucial.
Gita Jayanti at Sannihit Sarovar is a beautiful event. It's great for promoting our ancient heritage and spiritual tourism. The International Gita Mahotsav can put Kurukshetra on the global map.
The imagery of the ceremony with Vedic chants and lamps sounds absolutely mesmerizing. It's wonderful to see India's rich spiritual traditions being celebrated with such reverence.
Jai Shri Krishna! On this pious day, let's all try to incorporate at least one teaching from the Bhagavad Gita into our daily lives. That would be the real celebration. The event looks grand.
As someone interested in world philosophies, the global message of the Gita is profound. It's good to see efforts to share this ancient wisdom internationally. The essence of 'karma' is universal.
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