Devotees Rejoiced in Melodious Hymns, Event Concluded with Cow Worship and Offering of Sweet Porridge
A program of cow devotee gathering, cow darshan, and community feast was organized with joy and devotion on Sunday at Shri Somolai Hanuman Gaushala, located in Gay Pagla, Dhoran Pardi village, near Torrent Power. Organized on the occasion of Purushottam month, about 250 cow devotees from the city and various regions participated, benefiting from cow service and worship.
The event was specially organized with the cooperation of cow servants to offer cow darshan, a gathering, a community feast, and sweet porridge offering to the mother cow in honor of Purushottam month. The gaushala, located about 28 kilometers from the city, saw a large number of devotees in attendance.
During the program, hymn singer Ajit Dadhich presented several devotional songs including “Jal Jamuna Ko Pani Kiya Lau O Rasiya” and “Mitha Ras Se Bharedi Radha Rani.” Hymns based on the glory of the mother cow moved the devotees emotionally. To the sweet melodies of the hymns, women and cow devotees enthusiastically danced, enjoying the essence of devotion.
The president of the organization highlighted the importance of cow service by providing information about the development works and daily activities conducted at the gaushala. The treasurer welcomed the visiting guests and honored them by presenting a symbol of the mother cow. Following this, a collective aarti of the mother cow was performed, and sweet porridge was offered as prasad. After the aarti, all devotees partook of the sacred offering.
Special participants in the program included Jayprakash Shah, Umesh Agrawal, Raghuvir Singh, Kiranji, Prakashji, Nainaram, Vikeshji, and Damodarji from Mumbai, along with sisters from the Mansarovar Majisa Women’s Group and a large number of cow devotees. The event concluded in an atmosphere of faith, service, and cow devotion.
Somolai Hanuman Gaushala
Somolai Hanuman Gaushala is a revered Hindu temple and cow shelter located in the Somolai village of Gujarat, India. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the site is known for its spiritual significance and its commitment to the protection and care of cows, which are considered sacred in Hinduism. The gaushala has a long history of serving as a sanctuary for abandoned and injured cattle, blending religious devotion with animal welfare.
Gay Pagla
“Gay Pagla” is a nickname for the historic **Gayatri Temple** in the village of Pagla, located near the city of Nashik in Maharashtra, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Gayatri and is associated with a legend that a devotee’s intense devotion caused the idol to turn around, giving the site its name. It is a popular pilgrimage spot, especially during the Navratri festival, and is believed to have spiritual significance dating back centuries.
Dhoran Pardi village
Dhoran Pardi village is a small, rural settlement located in the Valsad district of Gujarat, India. Historically, it is part of the culturally rich Dang region, known for its tribal communities and forested landscapes, though specific historical records about the village are limited. The village reflects the traditional lifestyle and heritage of the local indigenous populations, who have preserved their customs and agricultural practices over generations.
Torrent Power
Torrent Power is a prominent Indian energy company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with roots dating back to the late 19th century as the Ahmedabad Electricity Company. It has since evolved into a major private sector power utility, generating and distributing electricity across several Indian states. The company plays a key role in India’s energy infrastructure, focusing on thermal, hydro, and renewable power generation.
Mumbai
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is India’s financial and entertainment capital, located on the western coast. Originally a collection of seven islands inhabited by fishing communities, it was ceded to the British in 1661 and rapidly developed into a major port and commercial hub. Today, Mumbai is a bustling metropolis famous for Bollywood, its colonial architecture, and a dynamic cultural diversity shaped by centuries of migration and trade.
Mansarovar Majisa Women’s Group
The Mansarovar Majisa Women’s Group is a community-based organization in Nepal that empowers women through collective savings, skill training, and income-generating activities. Founded to address gender inequality and economic hardship, it enables women to gain financial independence and leadership roles. The group has become a model for grassroots women’s development in rural Nepal.
