NAMCHI, (IPR): The week-long celebration marking the 15th Foundation Year of
Siddheswar Dham commenced today at Namchi with the inauguration of the Shrimad
Bhagavat Week Gyan Mahayagya.The ceremonial inauguration began with the
traditional lighting of the lamp and a warm welcome to guests.
The
occasion was graced by revered Jagatguru Ananta Bidhushtu Balshanta Mohan
Sharan Devacharya Maharaj Shree, along with Pandit Bihari Sharan Upadhyaya (Katha
Wachak) and Pandit Narayan Neopane (Uppa Kathawachak), who had travelled from
Nepal for the event.
Minister
for Rural Development and Cooperation departments, Arun Upreti, attended as the
chief guest.
In
his address during the 15th Solophok Siddheswar Dham Mahotsav, he warmly
welcomed all devotees and expressed deep reverence for the esteemed spiritual
leaders present. He stated that he had come not as a dignitary, but as a humble
devotee, and felt blessed to receive the grace of Jagatguru Maharaj Shree.
He
also encouraged all attendees to participate in the week-long spiritual
discourses to gain valuable insights and wisdom from the revered gurus. He
congratulated the organising committee for their dedication and efforts in
hosting such a significant religious event.
In
his spiritual message, Jagatguru Ananta Bidhushtu Balshanta Mohan Sharan
Devacharya Maharaj Shree expressed his joy at being in Namchi, a land where all
four Dhams are represented collectively at Siddheswar Dham.
He
remarked that the people of Sikkim are truly fortunate to have the sacred
rivers Teesta and Rangeet flowing through the State, offering devotees the
divine opportunity to purify themselves through a holy dip.
Moreover,
he remarked that the people of Sikkim need not journey to sacred sites for
blessings, as the land is already graced by the presence of the divine.
During
the event, the welcome speech was delivered by NM Sharma, ADM Char Dham, who
also gave a brief introduction of the pilgrimage site.
One
of the main highlights of the programme was the Kalash Yatra, a religious
procession led by devotees around the Char Dham premises.
The
ceremony also featured the official release of a religious text titled “Teesta
Nadhi ra Sikkim Rajyako Sastriya Nirupan”, authored by Jagatguru Ananta
Bidhushtu Balshanta Mohan Sharan Devacharya Maharaj Shree.
The
event witnessed the presence of Bhoj Raj Rai- minister for Urban Development
and Food & Civil Supplies departments (chairman Puja Committee), Satish
Chandra Rai - Area MLA Namchi-Singithang (vice-chairman Puja Committee), NB
Pradhan- Area MLA Melli constituency, Ganesh Rai - chairman NMC (vice-chairman
Puja Committee), Anupa Tamling-DC Namchi (working president Puja Committee),
Nim Pintsho Bhutia- SDM (HQ), Saran Kalikotey-SDM Namchi (joint secretary Puja
Committee),HoOs from line departments, senior supervisor cum coordinator
Chardham Damber Subba,organising committee, and a large gathering of devotees.
