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Somnath Trust takes Diwali rituals global with virtual Lakshmi Mahapuja
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Somnath Trust takes Diwali rituals global with virtual Lakshmi Mahapuja
Somnath Trust takes Diwali rituals global with virtual Lakshmi Mahapuja
Somnath Trust takes Diwali rituals global with virtual Lakshmi Mahapuja
Rajkot: Chants of ‘Jai Somnath’ resonated across geographical boundaries as thousands of devotees from India and abroad participated in a virtual Ganesh-Lakshmi Mahapuja organised by Shree Somnath Trust on the occasion of Diwali, Shree Somnath Trust said in a statement.The online religious programme, conducted from the premises of Somnath temple, the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas, enabled devotees living away from their hometowns to participate in traditional Diwali rituals, including Chopda Pujan, or the worship of business account books.According to the trust, the initiative witnessed participation from 21 states and four union territories, besides the US state of Virginia. Devotees from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir were among those who joined the online observance.Shree Somnath Trust has been using digital platforms for the past four years to connect devotees with religious rituals at the temple. The initiative has particularly benefited working professionals, students and families living away from their native places, allowing them to maintain their religious and cultural traditions despite geographical distances.The programme was conducted by priests of Somnath temple in accordance with Vedic rituals and scriptural traditions. The puja included the worship of the Shri Yantra, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, along with writing instruments, turmeric, green gram and the personal and commercial account books of participating devotees.Special prayers were also offered to Lord Somnath Mahadev for the well-being of all, financial stability, happiness and prosperity in the upcoming Vikram Samvat 2083.As part of the initiative, the trust is also sending consecrated religious articles, including sanctified Shri Yantras, blessed account books, rakshasutra, bhasma and rudraksha beads, to participants at their registered residential addresses through postal and courier services.
