New Delhi : On the auspicious
occasion of Mauni Amavasya, a highly revered day in Hindu tradition, Narayan
Seva Sansthan, a prominent Udaipur-based NGO, has announced a grand community
feast for 1 lakh people and blanket distribution for 25,000 pilgrims and saints
during the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj. This year, Mauni Amavasya is set to
be celebrated with deep devotion on Wednesday, 29th January. On this auspicious
occasion, the third Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh will take place.
Prashant Agarwal, President of Narayan Seva
Sansthan, stated that to uphold Indian cultural values and strengthen Hindu
sentiments, the organization has established a vast temporary pandal covering
80,000 square feet in Prayagraj. This dedicated space will facilitate free food
distribution, clothing distribution, shelter services, and a range of programs
specifically designed for differently-abled individuals. The Sansthan is
committed to providing free meals, blankets, and comprehensive support to
empower differently-abled individuals and integrate them into mainstream
society throughout the day. Furthermore, workshops for prosthetic limb creation
and physiotherapy centers are being conducted to assist individuals who have
lost limbs due to accidents, illnesses, or other causes. The Sansthan views
this Kumbh as a pivotal event for empowering differently-abled individuals.
He further elaborated that, on Mauni Amavasya,
the Sansthan will commemorate the holy day by offering food to 1 lakh pilgrims
and distributing blankets to 25,000 individuals, including differently-abled
persons, orphans, and Kumbh pilgrims, alongside the auspicious Amrit Snan. The
members and differently-abled individuals of the Sansthan will also partake in
the blessings and spiritual upliftment that this sacred occasion offers.
Mr. Agarwal emphasized that taking a holy dip
in the Ganges River and making donations on Mauni Amavasya is believed to yield
significant spiritual merit. It is considered a day for the removal of sins,
both intentional and unintentional. Amrit Snan and charitable contributions are
believed to alleviate planetary afflictions and bring about positive
transformations in life. He urged the public to participate in the Sansthan's
'Anndan' (food donation) and 'Vastra-Daan' (clothing donation) initiatives to
cultivate a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling life.
Narayan Seva Sansthan has been dedicated to
the service of differently-abled individuals and humanity at large, both within
India and internationally. For the past 40 years, the Sansthan has been working
tirelessly towards the upliftment of the underprivileged and marginalized
through corrective surgeries, mass marriages, self-reliance programs,
rehabilitation services, and empowerment initiatives for the differently-abled.
Over 8 lakh differently-abled individuals have been successfully integrated
into society through direct and indirect efforts, providing them with a
fulfilling and independent life.