Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Attends Akhand Jyoti Yatra in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], September 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the Akhand Jyoti Yatra Sammelan at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya in Shantikunj, Haridwar. He extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Om Birla said, “Today, Akhand Jyoti Yatra has begun from this land of Shantikunj… This Yatra will spread the message of Adhyatm and knowledge to the people of the country and will also help in character building and will bring Indian culture to the countrymen.”
He also extended his best wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi, saying, “Whenever you start anything new, we offer prayers to Ganesh ji.”
In a post on X, Om Birla mentioned, “Addressed the Jyoti Kalash Yatra Sammelan organized at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya located at Shantikunj in the holy city of Haridwar. Today the Yatra has been started in the states of the Northeast, including Rajasthan. My best wishes for this holy resolution.”
Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant ten-day festival starting today, is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm. The festival will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi. Devotees across the country are engaged in preparations, including bringing Ganesh idols into their homes, observing fasts, preparing traditional offerings, and visiting pandals. The festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh began yesterday (September 6) and will be observed for 10 days.
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Lok Sabha Speaker -: The Lok Sabha Speaker is the person who is in charge of the Lok Sabha, which is one of the two houses of India’s Parliament. The current Speaker is Om Birla.
Om Birla -: Om Birla is an Indian politician who is currently the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He helps manage discussions and decisions in the Lok Sabha.
Akhand Jyoti Yatra -: The Akhand Jyoti Yatra is a spiritual journey or event where people come together to spread light and knowledge. ‘Akhand’ means unbroken or continuous, and ‘Jyoti’ means light.
Haridwar -: Haridwar is a city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is a very important place for Hindus and is known for its temples and the Ganges River.
Ganesh Chaturthi -: Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is the god of wisdom and prosperity. It is celebrated with lots of joy and devotion.
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya -: Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya is a university in Haridwar that focuses on teaching Indian culture, spirituality, and traditional knowledge.
Anantha Chaturdashi -: Anantha Chaturdashi is the last day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. On this day, people immerse the idols of Lord Ganesha in water, marking the end of the celebrations.
