In a significant milestone for the Sri Mayapur Community Hospital project, Mr. Chandrashekar Ghosh, Founder of Bandhan Group, Kolkata, recently made a generous contribution of ₹12 crores (approximately USD 1.35 million) towards completing the hospital building. The ceremonial presentation of the donation took place on October 19, coinciding with the auspicious month of Kartik. The event was organized under the meticulous supervision of Krishna Vijay Das, General Manager, and Prema Avatar Das, Hospital Project Manager, ably guided by Vrajavilas Das, Mayapur Co-director. Mr. Ghosh was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Nilima Ghosh, his family members, Mr. Swapan and Mrs. Geetha Ghosh, and his nephew, Rudraman Ghosh. Mr. Pritish Shah of Bandhan Group also graced the occasion. The donation was the culmination of a relationship carefully nurtured by Krishna Vijay Das, who had been in dialogue with the Ghosh family and facilitated their engagement with the project.
A Spiritually Uplifting Visit
The Ghosh family arrived in Mayapur the previous day and were warmly received by Vrajavilas Das, who guided them through the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) project. The visitors were deeply moved by the grandeur and spiritual atmosphere of the site. Later that evening, they participated in the Sandhya Arati and Damodar Lamp Offering ceremony. Mr. Gosh remarked that he was amazed by the continuous stream of people coming and happily offering lamps to their Lordship, as well as the enthusiastic kirtan and the energetic dancing of devotees.
“The whole experience is so divine; everyone feels so happy, forgetting the stress of daily life,” remarked Mr. Ghosh, appreciating the devotional spirit and energy of the devotees. The evening concluded with a sumptuous prasadam meal served with love by the devotees.
Ceremonial Offering and Blessings
The following morning began early with Mangala Arati and Go Puja, after which the guests visited the hospital site. They were welcomed by Krishna Caitanya Das and a team of brahmanas with traditional Purna Kumbha rituals, followed by a Yajna performed to invoke auspiciousness. Devotees led a melodious Harinam Sankirtan throughout the ceremony.
At the appointed auspicious time, Mr. and Mrs. Ghosh ceremonially presented the Mahadanam cheque to Srila Prabhupada’s murti, seeking his blessings. The offering was accepted on behalf of Srila Prabhupada by Vrajavilas Das, co-director of the Mayapur project.
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