मराठी
English
On this auspicious occasion, the Shri Lenyadri Ganpati Devasthan Trust organised various religious ceremonies. At 6:15 a.m., trustee Sadashiv Tamhane performed the traditional abhishek (sacred ritual bathing) and Mahapuja of Lord Shri Girijatmaj Ganpati.
Following the rituals, arrangements were made for devotees and tourists to have darshan. Mahaaartis were performed at 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 7:00 p.m. Various religious rituals and activities were organised throughout the day.
The Devasthan Trust had made systematic arrangements to ensure that devotees and tourists could have a smooth and convenient darshan. The temple administration also focused on providing the necessary facilities and amenities to visitors.
On account of Sankashti Chaturthi, the entire Shri Kshetra Lenyadri area took on the appearance of a grand religious fair.
As part of the celebrations, Vikram Pandurang Divekar from Daund offered two crates of bananas as prasad for the Lord’s naivedya (food offering).
Additionally, in memory of the late Warkari spiritual leader H.B.P. Laxman Keru Bhosale, members of the Warkari community organised a khichdi Mahaprasad distribution for devotees.
In the evening, the Shri Muktai Prasadik Bhajani Mandal from Shivechiwadi presented a musical bhajan service, filling the temple premises with devotional songs.
At moonrise, a special Mahaaarti of Lord Girijatmaj was performed. Following the aarti, the Jai Ganesh Group and K. M. Group from the Khalbha Maliwada area of Junnar organised Mahaprasad for devotees.
The religious programmes conducted throughout the day created an atmosphere filled with devotion, spiritual energy, and enthusiasm across the temple premises.
Those present on the occasion included Devasthan Trust President Adv. Sanjay Dhekane, Vice-President Govind Meher, Secretary Shankar Tamhane, Treasurer Bhagwan Hande, trustees Machhindra Shete, Sadashiv Tamhane, Kashinath Lokhande, Jaywant Doke, and Jitendra Bidwai, along with Office Secretary Rohidas Bidwai and Manager Nilesh Sarjine. Devasthan staff members, local residents, and a large number of devotees were also present.
The growing number of devotees, the series of religious programmes, and the tradition of community service through Mahaprasad made the entire Shri Kshetra Lenyadri area deeply devotional on the occasion of Sankashti Chaturthi.
Thanks to the well-organised arrangements made by the Devasthan Trust to facilitate smooth darshan and provide essential amenities to devotees and tourists, the Sankashti Chaturthi celebrations concluded in a joyful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere.
This information was provided by Devasthan Trust President Adv. Sanjay Dhekane and Secretary Shankar Tamhane.
