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Completion Ceremony Of Dharna Parna Vrat – 1 Month Of Penance

Published On: August 24, 2025

At Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Bangalore, the Completion Ceremony of Dharna Parna Vrat – 1 Month of Penance concluded today with an atmosphere filled with devotion, gratitude, and joy. For an entire month, devotees had observed this vrat with great sincerity, following spiritual discipline and offering their devotion to Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan. The completion of such a vrat brought immense happiness to everyone present, as it reflected their dedication, inner strength, and unwavering faith.

On this special day, all participants gathered together to celebrate the divine occasion. Before beginning the meal, devotees collectively performed dhun, chanting the holy name of God with unity and energy. The vibrations of the dhun created a divine atmosphere, uplifting every heart. In addition, with deep devotion, everyone mentally offered the food to Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan before partaking, making the meal not just food but sacred prasad.

A specially prepared menu was served, which included crispy dosa, delicious sambar, crunchy chevda, tangy chutney, flavorful palav, and sweet gulab jamun. Every devotee relished the food joyfully, experiencing both physical satisfaction and spiritual bliss.

The event was a beautiful blend of devotion, discipline, and celebration, leaving behind memories of divine grace and togetherness.