Immersed In Devotion: Guru Purnima Evokes Spiritual Fervour
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Nagpur: The spirit of reverence towards gurus and spiritual mentors swept the city on Thursday as people celebrated
Guru Purnima
with heartfelt devotion, music, rituals, and personal gestures of gratitude.
From temples and mutts buzzing with thousands of devotees to youngsters sending messages of thanks to their teachers, the day exuded a vibrant mood of spiritual connection.
At the historic Sai Mandir on Wardha Road, the celebrations, which began on Wednesday, continued with grandeur. Thursday witnessed a mass feast at 12.30pm, followed by an enthralling devotional musical concert by Vidya Borkar's Swar Smarani Group, filling the temple premises with divine melodies.
The temple remains abuzz for the concluding festivities on Friday, featuring Gopal Kala and Dahi Handi Kirtan.
Meanwhile, Ramkrishna Math resonated with spiritual chants as devotees gathered from as early as 5am. The day was packed with Ved Path, Ramkrishna Sankirtan, spiritual discourses, prasad distribution, and Sandhya Aarti, creating an atmosphere steeped in devotion.
Other spiritual hubs like the Swami Samarth Mandir on Besa Road and Swami Samarth Mutt in Malviya Nagar also witnessed significant crowds.
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Devotees offered prayers, participated in abhishek rituals, and performed padya pujan (ceremonial washing of the Guru's feet) as a mark of gratitude.
Adding to the fervour, the Guru Mandir Parivar celebrated Guru Purnima in a grand two-day event that concluded on Thursday at Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Sahakar Nagar. Sadgurudas Maharaj delivered a profound discourse, emphasising that liberation (moksha) is attainable through the satsang of a true Guru.
Apart from large gatherings, Guru Purnima also unfolded intimately across Nagpur as many youngsters and professionals reached out to their gurus in various fields. From teachers and music mentors to coaches and spiritual guides, heartfelt messages, calls, and personal meetings marked the day.
Businesses and professional groups too held small events to felicitate mentors who have guided them over the years.
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