Howrah:
In Indian culture, the lamp holds special significance—it symbolizes the journey from darkness to light, ignorance to knowledge, and negativity to positivity. On the auspicious occasion of Dev Deepawali, a divine festival of lights, a grand event was organized by “Anjani Putra Sena” in Howrah. Thousands of lamps illuminated the ghats, stretching magnificently from Telkal Ghat all the way to Ramakrishnapur Ghat.
This event was more than just a religious ritual; it was a splendid display of Indian culture, eternal Sanatan tradition, and public faith. The celebration filled the entire region with a profound sense of spirituality, devotion, and patriotism.
Dev Deepawali: A Confluence of Divinity and Devotion
Dev Deepawali, known as the “Diwali of the Gods,” is celebrated on Kartik Purnima. It’s believed that on this auspicious day, the gods themselves descend to Earth to bathe in the sacred Ganga and light lamps to express their gratitude. Kashi’s (Varanasi’s) Dev Deepawali is world-renowned, and now, “Anjani Putra Sena” in Howrah has brought this tradition to life, giving it a new identity.
🔥 A chain of lamps from Telkal Ghat to Ramakrishnapur Ghat
The program kicked off in the evening with a Ganga Aarti, which saw hundreds of devotees and young volunteers participate. Following this, an uninterrupted chain of lamps was laid out from Telkal Ghat to Ramakrishnapur Ghat. The glowing line of these burning lamps seemed to decorate the banks of the Ganga with stars.
The air was filled with spiritual energy as chants of “Har Har Mahadev,” “Jai Shri Ram,” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai” echoed across the ghats.
🙏 Devotee Participation and Cultural Performances
Thousands of devotees participated in this grand event. The involvement of everyone, from children to the elderly, in the lamp offering (Deepdaan) clearly demonstrated that this celebration had become a festival not just of the organizing body, but of the people themselves.
🎯 Objective and Message
This event by “Anjani Putra Sena” was organized not merely out of religious sentiment, but with the aim of awakening consciousness towards values (sanskars), culture, and society. By engaging the youth through such initiatives, they are striving to connect future generations with their roots.
The lamp is not merely of clay and oil—it symbolizes values (sanskars), culture, and consciousness. Through this event, a message was conveyed to society: as long as India’s culture thrives, no power can bring it down.
✍ Conclusion
The line of lamps that shone from Telkal Ghat to Ramakrishnapur Ghat was not merely spreading light; it became a symbol of culture, devotion, and societal consciousness. This Dev Deepawali event, organized by “Anjani Putra Sena,” has become an inspiration for the years to come—demonstrating how tradition can be blended with modernity to connect with everyone.
Such an event is not merely a religious festival; it is a collective resolve to keep India’s unbroken cultural flow alive.
