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Historic Agnihotra Ceremony Sees Record Participation from 11,111 Households in Dharwad
Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/04/4c27b19702a4e8d9af87fa857af634c7.jpgIn a groundbreaking spiritual and cultural milestone, Gram Vikas Society [https://www.thegramvikas.org/], in collaboration with Universal Knowledge Trust, has successfully set a record for organizing the largest Agnihotra ceremony with participation from 11,111 households during a single sunset. The historic event took place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, at the scenic Indigo Campus, Mansoor, Dharwad. Families from across regions and communities came together in unity through the sacred fire ritual, establishing a powerful symbol of collective harmony and spiritual resurgence.
The record was officially recognized and declared by a four-member panel adding a new feather in Karnataka's cultural crown. The initiative was led by Jagadish Shekhar Naik, President of the Gram Vikas Society, whose vision and commitment made this spiritual feat possible.
Voices of Unity and Wisdom
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries including Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Sri U. T. Khader, who lauded the event's unifying spirit. He said, "This kind of event brings people of all religions together in harmony. It promotes positivity, mutual help, and forgiveness-values that resonate across all faiths. Only through unity can India become a world leader and set an example for peaceful coexistence."
Union Minister Sri Prahlad Joshi also addressed the gathering and the media, emphasizing the universal appeal of Agnihotra: "Agnihotra is not just a Hindu ritual; it has become a spiritual tool for all. Participants from Muslim and Christian backgrounds were also part of this collective act of healing. India's essence lies in its energy-from the sun, the earth, the water-and Agnihotra channels that in a positive, scientific way."
A Return to Ancient Wisdom
The Agnihotra ceremony, rooted in Vedic tradition, involves a simple fire ritual performed at sunrise and sunset. It requires no priest or elaborate setup-just sincerity and devotion. Its benefits, widely acknowledged by practitioners and researchers alike, include:
Purification of the environment
Reduction in stress and mental fatigue
Enhancement of immunity
Promotion of emotional harmony and family well-being
Ash believed to have healing properties
As modern life becomes increasingly fast-paced and disconnected from nature, the return to such ancient, easy-to-practice rituals is both timely and transformative.
A Message for the Nation
This record-setting event has rekindled interest in India's ancient spiritual sciences, bringing them into the spotlight not just as religious customs, but as tools of unity, well-being, and ecological balance. More importantly, it has ignited a nationwide conversation on reviving traditions that unite rather than divide.
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