Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapurana Katha
by Shri Radharaman Shastriji,
in Omkarananda Ganga-Mata Mandir, Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh,
on 14th September 2009
Report by Shri G. Sukumar

Shri R.D. Gaur and Shri P.C. Malhotra welcome Swami Vishveshwarananda

Omkarananda Ganga-Mata Mandir, Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh is the venue for many cultural programmes. From 11th to 18th September 09 Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapurana Katha programme was conducted by Pandit Radharaman Shastriji. The programme was well attended by devotees. The organisers specially had invited Swami Vishveshwarananda and Kumari Somashekhari, President and General Secretary of Omkarananda Ashram, Rishikesh, on 14th September 2009. Kumari Somashekhariji with her students, Kumaris Neha and Pinky, presented dances in honour of Lord Krishna and Radha and thrilled the audience. Among other invitees were Swami Narasimhuluji and four Air hostesses from Air Mauritius. In the end of the function Shri Swami Vishveshwaranandaji warmly expressed his thanks to all and appreciated the Katha of Shri Radharaman Shastriji.

Constant prayers by many Priests were going on during the Katha	Kumari Somashekhari during a Dance Performance

Right & Above: Kumari Somashekhari performs a typical Radha-Krishna Dance

With his joyous speech Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda inspired all

Soma speaks to the audience

Below: Soma being honoured

Below: Children enjoy the company of Soma