Death anniv of Bhagyachandra Maharaja held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 20 2017:
The 4-day long observation commemorating the 219th death anniversary of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Maharaja began today at Shree Shree Anumahaprabhu Mandir, Manipur Rajbari in Nadia district of West Bengal .
The opening ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar as chief guest while Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & Revenue Karam Shyam as president .
The two Ministers offered 'tarpon' on the river Yamuna .
Speaking at the function, Karam Shyam recollecting the majestic life of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Maharaja said each citizen/individual must try to imbibe the essence of spirituality in leading an ethical life .
A special lecture was delivered by Shijagurumayum Rupachandradeva, Beiragya Acharya, Pandit, Human Research Centre on 'Shree Krishna Cheityanya Charana Avilashi' .
On the occasion, cultural programmes including 'Sankirtan' and 'Ras Leela' were presented captivating the devotees, many of whom were from Manipur .
The death anniversary observance is organised by Shree Shree Anumahaprabhu Sebayet Samity, Nabadwip.