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300 priests participate in KCR’s Chandi Yagam
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) The five-day ‘Chandi Yagam’ of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao began on Monday with nearly 300 priests participating in the first day’s rituals amidst Vedic recitations.
The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) President’s family members, party MPs, state legislators and leaders participated in the ‘Yagam’ being conducted at his farmhouse at Yerravalli village in Siddipet district.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, ‘Sahasra Chandi Yagam’ is being performed for the overall benefit of the people, successful continuation of welfare and development initiatives, abundant rains and bountiful of produce. “Further they prayed for the country and for a better administration,” said an official statement.
KCR, as Rao is popularly known, along with his wife Shobha, participated in the rituals, conducted under the directions of Sri Sri Swaroopanandendra Saraswati, seer of Sharada Peetham of Visakhapatnam.
Sringeri Peetham seer Tangirala Sitarama Sastry from Karnataka, Madugula Manikya Somayajulu, Rig Veda pandit Narendra Kapre and other prominent seers led the ‘Yagam’.
“Nearly 300 rutviks performed durga saptsati parayanam and made special vehicle with thousand ‘modaks’ before the commencement of the ritual. Later rituals were performed before the cows and prayers were offered to the gurus,” said the CMO.
“Four yagnam were conducted for about 3 hours by Chief Minister along with his wife. As part of the rituals those couples who have celebrated golden jubilee in their marital life offered prayers. Kanyakumari pooja was also performed.”
State Legislative Council Chairman Swami Goud, Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivasa Reddy, Home Minister Mahmood Ali, TRS Secretary General K. Kesava Rao and several other prominent persons took part in the Yagam.
The five-day ‘Yagam’ will conclude on Friday afternoon after apoornaahuti’.
KCR, who led the TRS to a second consecutive term in power in December, was performing the ‘Yagam’ ahead of the proposed cabinet expansion.
It also assumed significance in view of the initiative taken by KCR to form a front of regional parties as an alternative to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.
Known for organising various religious rituals, he had conducted a yagam before the Assembly elections also.
In 2015, a year after the formation of Telangana and taking over as the first Chief Minister of the new state, he had organised ‘Ayutha Chandi Maha Yagam’.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.