Report: Shodhan Prasad
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Oct 5: Members of the GSB Konkani community came together again on Friday September 30, for attending the Sharada Puja programme organized by the UAE Amchigele Samaj. The community members joined others in praying for the betterment of the community in particular and the society in general, on the occasion.
A beautifully decorated stage greeted those who participated in the programme with great enthusiasm. The ladies were extended an auspicious welcome with the offering of Haldi, Kumkum and flowers. A temple-like ambience had been created for the occasion.
The puja commenced with the lighting of ‘Deepa Stambha,’ followed by the chanting of Lalitha Sahasranama and Vishnu Sahasranama.
Anna Dana, Sankalpa Seva, kukumarchana and Flower Puja rituals were performed with great devotion. Every participant, irrespective of their ages, joined in the singing of melodious bhajans. The puja ended with ‘aarti’ and distribution of prasadam. After seeking blessings from the Almighty, the attendess enjoyed an authentic amchi food.
The puja programme was organized efficiently by the committee members of the UAE Amchigele Samaj, duly supported in ample measure, by the volunteers and other organizations.
President of the Samaj, Ajith Nayak, thanked the donors for the support provided in recently concluded blood donation camp by the Samaj on September 16 at Al Wasl hospital, Dubai. He also thanked the samaj bhandavas for supporting the Ekalavya Project, the scholarship disbursement took place on September 2 at Karkala and requested the members to donate generously for this project.
He also informed that the Samaj’s Annual Day will be held on November 25, 2011, and requested full participation and support from community members.