Rani Shakti Seva Samiti in Ahmedabad to hold 35th annual festival

Ahmedabad

City based temple committee of Shree Rani Shakti Seva Samiti will organize its 35th Varshikotsav (Annual festival) from Saturday , September 12 this year on the auspicious occasion of Bhadrapada Vadi Amavasya, observed each year in North India, to pay obeisance to Shrimati Narayani Devi (Dadiji, Shree Rani Shakti).

The day will begin with a Mangal Arati at 6.30 AM on Saturday,September 12 accompanied by a ‘Chhappan Bhog’ that will continue till 1 PM in the afternoon. Close to 5,000 devotees are expected to gather in all and a ‘Mehendi-Sangeet-Vesh Bhusha’( or bedecking) will follow for ladies following Indian traditions in worship of Shree Rani Shakti.

Provisions have been made for a ‘Jhanki Darshan’ of goddess in its best ornamental looks, showcasing all glory of the festival. Following the invigorating evening ‘Aarti’ at 7 PM, Shree Rani Shakti Seva Samiti organizers will recognize the achievements of notable students and persons who have excelled in various walks of the life including education. The Maha Prasaad will be distributed after this.

An Anand Mela will be thrown open at the hub of all activities on the Rajbhavan Marg, Shahi Baug, highlighting a fun fair with ample doses of entertainment, open to all from 9 AM to 11 PM on Day 2, Sunday, September 13, 2015. This day will also see musicians uniting in a Shehnaai Vaadan at 5.00 AM, a ‘Mangal Aarti’ at 5.30 AM, a ‘Chhappan Bhog’ from 5.30 AM to 1.00 PM.

Another highlight of the programme will be a symbolic flag march or ‘Dhwaja Shobhayatra’ in the evening will see much fanfare at 5.00 PM on Sunday. To regale the audience, noted musicians from Jaipur, ‘Manish and Party’ will be flown in. Dance dramas will encapsulate those present.