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The Rajasthan government will honor spiritual leaders with Rs 2100 and gifts in all constituencies on Guru Purnima. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasized preserving the Guru-Shishya tradition through this annual initiative. Events will feature ministers, MLAs, and officials presenting shawls and sweets. The program, launched last year, includes temple rituals like milk abhishek at Shrinathji Temple.

Key Points: Rajasthan Govt Honors Gurus with Rs 2100 Felicitation on Guru Purnima

  • Rs 2100 honorarium for priests & mahants in every constituency
  • CM Sharma revives Guru-Shishya tradition with statewide events
  • Ministers & officials to lead felicitation ceremonies
  • Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal attends Poonchri ka Lautha event
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Raj govt to pay tribute to religious leaders & priests tomorrow on Guru Purnima

CM Bhajan Lal Sharma leads Guru Vandan initiative, offering Rs 2100, shawls & sweets to religious leaders statewide.

"Guru Purnima reminds us to express heartfelt reverence towards our Gurus – Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, July 9

The Rajasthan government will organise Guru Vandan programmes across the state on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday to honour revered gurus such as spiritual leaders, mahants and priests.

Religious leaders, mahants, and priests will be felicitated in every Assembly constituency across the state as part of this initiative.

The initiative has been taken by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

As per the directions of the Chief Minister, each religious leader, mahant, and priest will be presented with a felicitation amount of Rs 2,100, along with a coconut, shawl, sweets, and a Guru Vandan message.

The felicitation ceremonies will be conducted in the presence of Ministers, MLAs, district collectors, or other nominated officials.

Extending warm greetings to the people of Rajasthan, Chief Minister Sharma said, "Guru Purnima is a celebration of the timeless Guru-Shishya tradition. It reminds us to express our heartfelt reverence and gratitude towards our Gurus."

He also said, "The Guru Vandan programme reflects our deep respect and appreciation for the invaluable guidance of our Gurus. This initiative will further strengthen our Sanatan Guru-Shishya parampara."

Chief Minister Sharma was at the Poonchri ka Lautha in Deeg district on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed upon his arrival.

On this occasion, Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham, Chairman of Rajasthan Heritage Authority Omkar Singh Lakhawat, MLA Bahadur Singh Koli, Shailesh Singh, Nauksham Chaudhary, and several other public representatives and administrative officials conveyed their greetings to the Chief Minister with a floral bouquet.

Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal was also present during the visit.

Chief Minister Sharma initiated the Guru Vandan programme last year to honour Gurus on Guru Purnima and to uphold the age-old Guru-Shishya tradition.

He honoured Gurus at the Poonchri ka Lautha, located on the Giriraj Ji Parikrama Marg in Deeg.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister performed Abhishek at the Shrinathji Temple and later fed gram (chana) to monkeys.

Chief Minister Sharma also performed a milk abhishek at the Shrinathji Temple in Poonchri ka Lautha and then felicitated the Gurus by presenting them with clothes.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the sentiment, shouldn't government funds be used for more pressing issues like education or healthcare? Many gurus already receive generous donations from followers. Just my thoughts...
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Arjun K
As someone from Rajasthan, I'm proud to see our traditions being celebrated at the government level. The Guru-Shishya parampara is the foundation of Indian knowledge systems. Jai Guru! 🙌
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Kavya N
The inclusion of coconut, shawl and sweets makes this gesture so traditionally Indian! 🪔 It's not just about money but showing respect in our cultural way. Hope other states follow this beautiful example.
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Vikram M
I wonder if all religious leaders across different faiths are being included in this program? India's strength lies in its diversity, and such initiatives should reflect that.
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Siddharth J
The CM feeding monkeys after temple visit shows how our leaders can set examples of compassion. In Hindu tradition, all life is sacred. Small gestures like this matter more than big speeches!
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Meera T
My grandfather was a Sanskrit teacher - the real gurus who preserve our scriptures deserve more recognition than just one day. Hope this leads to year-round support for traditional education systems.

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