By Special Correspondent Arun Sharma,Dilshad Garden, East Delhi

A grand and vibrant celebration on Parashuram Jayanti was held in East Delhi’s Dilshad Garden where religious fervour blended seamlessly with social recognition. Organised by the Bhagwan Parashuram Seva Samiti, the event stood out for its scale as well as its focus on honouring distinguished individuals contributing to society.


The highlight of the event was the presence of former Delhi MLA Vipin Sharma as the Chief Guest. He was conferred with the prestigious “Bhagwan Parashuram Brahmin Shiromani Award” in recognition of his leadership and contributions. His presence added significant stature to the programme and due appreciation from participants and organisers alike.


Addressing the gathering, Sharma emphasised the timeless relevance of Bhagwan Parashuram ideals—courage, sacrifice, and commitment to righteousness—and urged people to incorporate these values into their daily lives.


Several eminent personalities, including Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Parmanand Sharma, K.D. Mishra, Shridip Kaushik, Reena Sharma, Ram Tripathi, Saudan Singh, Deepti Joshi, Anil Gautam, Nehru Sharma, Sudesh Bala, and Sunil Jha, were also felicitated with commemorative mementos and ceremonial stoles.


A major attraction of the programme was the presentation of seven distinguished awards recognising excellence across diverse fields. These included honours for bravery, social service, preservation of tradition, excellence in education, youth inspiration, women’s empowerment, and cultural conservation.


The event witnessed the presence of several social workers and dignitaries, including Sanrika Jha, Pankaj Baliyan, Pankaj Lomash, Deepak Sagar, Shanky Khurana, Advocate Surendra, Naresh Singhal, Ajay Goyal, Aniruddh Mishra, Praveen Kumar, and Vinod Kumar Gupta. Participants collectively pledged to follow the ideals of Bhagwan Parashuram and expressed their commitment to his values.


Awardees expressed gratitude to the organising committee and hoped for continued blessings of Bhagwan Parashuram. Attendees widely appreciated the initiative, describing it as a meaningful effort to promote unity, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.


The programme was anchored by Dr. Rakesh Raman Jha, patron of the committee, who elaborated on the life and legacy of Bhagwan Parashuram, describing him as an enduring symbol of valour and sacrifice. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Sunil Jha.


Overall, the celebration not only reinforced religious devotion but also highlighted the importance of recognising individuals contributing positively to society, with former MLA Vipin Sharma remaining at the centre of the event’s prominence.