ITANAGAR, Mar 30: The grounds of the Ramakrishna Mission Hospital were filled with a profound sense of pride today as the community gathered for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. More than just a ceremony, the event was a heartfelt tribute to the enduring spirit of the Somnath Temple and the deep cultural roots that bind the nation together.
The afternoon began with the grounding hum of Vedic chants by Swami Jyotirajananda, Swami Devdevashananda, and Swami Divyavidyananda, setting a meditative tone that carried through the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Chief Guest Dr. Narendranath S; Director, NERIST and. Mamata Riba, Secretary Art and Culture. Between the soul-stirring "Dwadash-Jyotirlinga" chants by the Vivekananda Circle and a calming meditation session led by Poonam Aggarwal, the air was thick with devotion.
Artistry took centre stage as Techi Ajum performed a graceful classical dance, followed by a powerful, high-energy Shiva Tandav by renowned Kathak exponent Amit Mukherjee. Adding a layer of historical depth, Dr. Narendranath S. shared the moving story of Somnath’s resilience, complemented by a short documentary and slokas from artist Mili Singh Lowang.
As the sun set, Mamata Riba shared a warm vote of thanks, honouring the Ramakrishna Mission and the Leeyo Multipurpose Society for bringing the community together. The day closed with a gentle Bhajan by Swami Pradiptananda, leaving everyone with a renewed sense of Atoot Astha—unwavering faith—and a shared pride in their heritage.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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