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Kolkata's Historic Gathering: Over 5 Lakh Unite for Mass Gita Recital

A massive crowd of over five lakh people filled Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground for a collective recitation of the Bhagavad Gita. The event, organized by the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad, featured drums and cymbals creating a spiritual atmosphere. BJP leaders hailed it as a sign of Hindu awakening and unity, with one serving food to devotees beforehand. Spiritual leaders emphasized the Gita's role as a unifying sacred text for Hindus across the nation.

Key Points: Over 5 Lakh Join Mass Bhagavad Gita Recital at Kolkata Ground

  • The event was organized by the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad to foster unity among Hindus
  • BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar served food to devotees as part of the preparations
  • Spiritual leader Kartik Maharaj called the Gita the most sacred 'granth' for Hindus
  • The gathering followed a similar event in Siliguri which saw one lakh participants
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Over 5 lakh people participate in mass recital of Bhagvad Gita at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground

Over five lakh devotees gathered at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground for a historic mass recital of the Bhagavad Gita, hailed as a symbol of Hindu unity.

"This is the result of the mass awakening of Hindus... Gita is the best medium to unite everyone. - BJP's Dilip Ghosh"

Kolkata, December 7

Over 5 lakh people participated in a mass recital of the holy Bhagwad Gita at Kolkata's Brigade parade ground on Sunday.

The mass recital organised by Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad. Brigade Parade Ground reverberated with the sound of drums and cymbals ahead of the mass recital of the sacred verses of the Holy Bhagwat Gita

Earlier today, BJP's Dilip Ghosh hailed the mass recital, saying that the event shows the "mass awakening of Hindus."

"This is the result of the mass awakening of Hindus. Last time it was organized in Siliguri where 1 lakh people participated... Bengal also wants this recital because Hindutva is in danger... Gita is the best medium to unite everyone," Ghosh told ANI.

Earlier on Saturday, West Bengal BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar served food to devotees ahead of the mass Gita recitation programme

The initiative was part of the preparations for the spiritual event, which aims to bring together devotees from across the city to engage in the collective reading of the sacred scripture.

Highlighting the text as being the "most sacred grant of Hinuds", Padma Shri awardee Kartik Maharaj, also known as Pradiptananda Maharaj, said, "Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred 'granth' of Hindus...Bhagavad Gita unites all the Hindus...This is a part of the attempt to unite all the Hindus...Saints from across the nation will participate in this programme."

- ANI

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Arjun K
While the recital itself is a commendable spiritual event, I wish political leaders wouldn't immediately frame it as "Hindu awakening" or "Hindutva in danger." Can't we just appreciate the scripture for its philosophical depth without the political packaging?
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Rohit P
Five lakh people! That's incredible organization. The Gita is indeed a unifying force. Its teachings on Karma and Dharma are relevant for everyone, regardless of their background. More such events focusing on the message, not the messenger, please.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Kolkata, the atmosphere was electric. It felt less like a political rally and more like a community coming together in peace. The sound of the collective chanting was something else entirely.
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but the article reads like a BJP press release. The spiritual leaders' words are meaningful, but the political quotes dominate. In a diverse state like Bengal, the focus should purely be on the Gita's universal wisdom.
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Karthik V
The scale is impressive. Whether one agrees with the political undertones or not, you cannot ignore 5 lakh people voluntarily gathering to recite shlokas. It shows a deep cultural connect that goes beyond everyday life.

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