International Katha Narrator Revered Rajanji Maharaj to Offer Nectar of the Divine Katha from the Vyaspeeth; Auspicious Beginning with Kalash Yatra on 13th December

The Shri Ram Seva Samiti is organizing a grand nine-day Shri Ramcharit Manas Amritmayi Shri Ram Katha from 13th to 21st December 2025 at Ayodhya Nagari, New Althan, located in front of Pioneer Dreams, near Tirupati Circle.

In this event, the internationally renowned Katha narrator, Revered Rajanji Maharaj, will offer the nectar of the divine Katha daily from the Vyaspeeth between 3 PM and 7 PM. The main patrons of the program are Akhilesh Singh and Ajay Singh, while Suresh Singh Rajput, Vinay Singh, and Saurabh Singh will play important coordinating roles. The Samiti stated that Shri Hanumanji Maharaj is considered the primary organizer of this Katha.

Detailed information about the program was shared. It was informed that prior to the commencement of the Katha, a grand Kalash Shobhayatra will be taken out at 8 AM on the morning of 13th December from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Pandesara to the Katha venue. Hundreds of women will participate, carrying Kalash on their heads.

A large number of devotees are expected to attend the Katha from various areas of Surat city as well as from Kadodara, Kim, Kosamba, Navsari, and surrounding regions. The organizers say the main objective of the Shri Ram Katha is social harmony and the well-being of all. Members of the Samiti are continuously working to make this event a success.

An appeal was made to the city’s residents to attend the Katha in large numbers to receive spiritual benefits. Numerous members of the Shri Ram Seva Samiti were present on this occasion.

Shri Ramcharit Manas

Shri Ramcharit Manas is a 16th-century epic poem composed in Awadhi by the poet-saint Tulsidas. It retells the story of Lord Rama, based on the Sanskrit Ramayana, and is a central devotional text of Hinduism, especially in North India. The work is revered not just as literature but as a sacred scripture that profoundly shaped the region’s religious and cultural life.

Ayodhya Nagari

Ayodhya Nagari, often simply called Ayodhya, is a revered ancient city in Uttar Pradesh, India, believed to be the birthplace of the Hindu deity Lord Rama. Its history is deeply intertwined with the Hindu epic Ramayana, and for centuries it has been a major pilgrimage site. The city has also been a focal point of historical and socio-political discourse, particularly regarding the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, which was recently reconstructed at a historically significant site.

Vyaspeeth

Vyaspeeth is a traditional elevated seat or platform used in Hindu and Jain religious contexts, most notably for scholars to recite and expound upon sacred texts like the Vedas or epics such as the Mahabharata. Its name honors the sage Veda Vyasa, the legendary compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata, symbolizing a place of learning and spiritual discourse. Historically, such seats were established in temples, monasteries, and educational institutions to preserve and transmit ancient wisdom.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, located in Varanasi, India, is one of Hinduism’s most sacred sites, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its history dates back millennia, with the original temple believed to have been built in ancient times, though the current structure was commissioned in the 18th century by Maratha ruler Ahilyabai Holkar after repeated destructions by medieval invaders. It stands as a powerful symbol of spiritual resilience and continuous worship.

Pandesara

Pandesara is an industrial suburb located in Surat, Gujarat, India. Historically a village, it was transformed into a major industrial zone in the late 20th century, particularly known for its textile and dyeing mills. Today, it is a significant economic hub but also faces challenges related to environmental pollution from its industrial activities.

Surat

Surat is a major port city in the Indian state of Gujarat, historically known as the gateway to Mecca due to its importance for Muslim pilgrims. It rose to prominence in the 16th and 17th centuries as a wealthy Mughal trading hub, famous for its textiles and shipbuilding, before British colonial influence shifted commercial power to Bombay. Today, it remains a vital economic center, particularly for diamond cutting and polishing.

Kadodara

Kadodara is a town located in the Surat district of Gujarat, India, historically known as a significant trading and agricultural center. Its history is closely tied to the broader region of Surat, which was a major port for the Mughal Empire and later European colonial powers, facilitating trade in textiles and spices. Today, it is part of a rapidly developing industrial and residential corridor near Surat city.

Navsari

Navsari is a historic city in Gujarat, India, known as a major center for the Zoroastrian Parsi community. It was established as a settlement by Parsi immigrants from Persia in the 7th-8th centuries and later flourished under the Gaekwads of Baroda. The city is famed for its numerous fire temples, traditional architecture, and as the birthplace of industrialist Jamsetji Tata.