From left Satyavijay Naik, State Sangathak of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti; Pranav Sadhale, Priest of Shri Shantadurga Temple, Kavale; Jayant Miringkar, Entrepreneur; Arun Desai, Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer; Abhay Vartak, Spokesperson o
THE GOAN NETWORK
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To mark the 83rd birth anniversary of Sanatan Sanstha’s founder, Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale, and the organisation’s silver jubilee, the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnaad Mahotsav will be held from May 17 to 19, 2025, at the Engineering College Ground, Farmagudi, Ponda.
More than 25,000 seekers and devout Hindus”including Saints, Mahants, and dignitaries from 23 countries”are expected to attend. Over 5,000 participants will be from Goa alone. The event aims to take another step toward establishing Ramrajya and reviving core tenets of Sanatan Dharma such as the cow, Ganga, Gayatri, temples, and Vedic scriptures, said Sanstha spokesperson Abhay Vartak.
The press conference at Hotel Pan Aroma, Ponda, was attended by former IAS officer Arun Desai, ex-Election Commissioner Narayan Navati, Shree Shantadurga priest Pranav Sadhale, entrepreneur Jayant Miringkar, Anil Naik, and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti’s Goa coordinator Satyavijay Naik.
Highlights of the Mahotsav
Awards: ‘Hindu Rashtra Ratna’ and ‘Sanatan Dharma Shree’ awards will honour lifelong service and protection of Dharma, presented by revered Saints.
Shiv-era weapon exhibition: A 6,000 sq. ft. display will feature rare weapons from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s era, contributed by families and institutions from Goa, Kolhapur, and Pune.
Somnath Jyotirlinga Darshan: Visitors can view the 1,000-year-old Somnath Jyotirlinga preserved by Agnihotra tradition seekers, now presented with blessings from Sri Sri Ravishankar.
Saints’ Padukas & Relics: Holy Padukas and belongings of 15 revered Saints will be on display, along with rare photos and a letter from Samarth Ramdas Swami to Shivaji Maharaj.
Yagnas: A Maha Dhanvantari Yagna on May 19 for world welfare, followed by a Shatchandi Yagna from May 20“22 for India’s victory and protection.
Special invitees: Invited dignitaries include Peethadheeshwar Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanandacharya Swamiji (Tapobhoomi, Kundaim, Goa), Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Kerala Rajendra Arlekar, Union Minister of State for Energy Shripad Naik, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, and other representatives, patriots, and heads of devout Hindu organisations. Other guests include Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar (Art of Living), Yoga Rishi Pujya Swami Ramdev (Patanjali), Pujya Swami Govinddev Giri (Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, Ayodhya), Pujya Shri Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj (Sanatan Board), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma, and BJP MLA from Telangana T. Raja Singh.
Due to the presence of many high-profile personalities, attendees must carry a government-approved photo ID for security purposes. For More Information: Visit: SanatanRashtraShankhnad.in
