CANACONA
The Thirty-Sixth All Religion Prayer Meet, themed ‘United in God’s Love’, took place in Canacona on Sunday, with representatives from various religions participating in the prayers. This unique event, held annually on the second Sunday of December, celebrated its 36th year with the 40th Prayer Meet at the Shree Dilip Gaitonde Mini-Sports Complex. Religious leaders from across India and the world gathered to offer prayers for unity and peace.
The theme, “Pormeshvorachea Mogan Ami Ek” (United in God’s Love), focused on leading humanity from darkness to light, promoting world humanism, and spreading messages of peace and unity across nations.
The event highlighted the importance of unity (Ekta), peace (Shanti), humanism (Manavta), and religion (Dharm) in building a harmonious world. Religious leaders gave blessings and prayers for peace and unity across the globe.
The day began with a procession from KTC Bus Stand to the venue, accompanied by religious representatives and students from local schools. A traditional lamp was lit by all present, followed by a welcome prayer song by students of Shree Mallikarjun School.
The event featured hymns, prayers, devotional songs, and a prayer dance by various schools, including Jawahar Navodaya School, St Francis Xavier High School, and St Sebastian High School.
Religious leaders such as Shoba behenji of Brahma Kumari, Father Freddy Lobo, and Swami Prabhu Guruji participated, with musical performances by Sangeeta Behen and Sarita Fernandes.
The event was compered by Sheethal Lotlikar and Dattesh Lotlikar, with a vote of thanks delivered by Ashok Gaonkar from Karnataka.
