BA Paramadvaiti Swami against Mathura-Vrindavan merger

Pix: BA Paramadvaiti Swami performing a religious rituals along with devotees.

BA Paramadvaiti Swami called on the government of Uttar Pradesh to reconsider the proposal of merging Shri Dham Vrindavan with Mathura by constituting a Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam).  The proposed Municipal Corporation will be a disaster for the ecology, heritage, culture and identity of Vrindavan, he said.

108 Appearacnce Day of Sri Sri Sukdeb Brahmachari

Pix: Biswasuk Sebashram Sangha president (Right), Swami Achalgiri Maharaj and general secretary Swami Sukananda Bramhachari Maharaj lighting the lamp following Sri Sri Sukdeb Bramhachari's 108 appearance day. Devotees took out procession from Ichapur mutt. Swami Sukananda Brahmachari awarding meritorious student of Ashram.

Devotees celebrate Sri Thakur Sukdeb Bramhachari's appeaance day

Biswasuk Milan Mutt and Biswasuk Sebashram Sangha (BSS) organised a two days festival following 108 appearance day of Sri Sri Thakur Sukdeb Bramhachari at Ichapur-Nawababganj in North 24 Parganas from 23 October, 2014. President of the BSS, Achalgiri Maharaj hosted the flag of sangha on Thursday morning and formally announced the beginning of the festival. The festival began with Gurunam Sankirtan(Chanting guru name with kirtan songs). Mr Sujit Kumar Das, from Duttapukur read Srimad Bhagawat. A large number of devotees from all parts of the West Bengal, even some states of India started arriving. Several singers played devotional songs. At 12 o’clock night, announcement was made for prayer to commemorate Sri Sri Thakur Sukdeb Bramhachari appearance time. Women devotees lit 108 lamps as a part of rituals. Thousands devotees took kichdi prasadam next day. Sri Sukananda Bramhachari Maharaj, secretary of the BSS felicitated the meritorious students of Barrackpore subdivision area, especially who did brilliant result in Madhyamik and HS.

PM expresses joy on India being re-elected to UNHRC

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed joy on India being re-elected to UNHRC. India emerged on top among the Asian group and has been re-elected to UNHRC.(FILE PIX, PIB)

President’s Diwali greetings

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to all Indians on the occasion of Diwali. In his message, the President has said, “On the joyous occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.
Diwali is a harbinger of joy and happiness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness. It is also an occasion for strengthening bonds of friendship and goodwill between people of all communities and religions. May this year’s celebrations dispel the darkness of ignorance and bring the light of happiness for those who are less privileged.
Let us celebrate this festival by reaffirming faith in all that is good, noble and virtuous and instilling in ourselves pride in the composite culture of India. Let us do everything possible to make this year’s Diwali celebrations pollution free and environmentally safe”.

Vice President greets people on Deepawali

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, he has said that may the festival of lights be the harbinger of peace, prosperity and happiness in our society.“I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali.May the festival of lights be the harbinger of peace, prosperity and happiness in our society,” he said.(PIB)