27/03/2026
_Divine Ramcharitmanas Parayan Concludes at Chinmaya Sagar_
Chaitra Navratri this year, witnessed a sublime celebration of devotion and surrender at Chinmaya Sagar Churchgate, where around thirty devotees gathered daily, for a nine-day Ramcharitmanas Parayan that began on Thursday, 19th April, 2026. The event, the first of its kind in Chinmaya Mission Mumbai, was the result of a firm sankalp taken by Sevika Vibha Mittal, who led the chanting in her melodious voice, with shraddha and inspiring fervour .
Pujya Swami Swatmananda ji inaugurated the event, by invoking the presence and blessings of Shri Tulsidasji, Shri Valmikiji, Shri ShivParvatiji and the Shri Ram Parivaar. Swami ji then emphasized the importance of reading the Ramayan with correct understanding and devotion, highlighting its power to transform lives and bring inner peace.
The afternoons that followed were nothing short of magic, immersed in the sacred verses of Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.
Each session began with a Ramayan pooja, followed by the chanting of hundred and twenty Chaupais ( as prescribed in the text). The ambience was truly enchanting, with the beautiful decor and an overwhelming sense of pure divinity. Many new faces, including some non-Chinmaya Mission members, attended the sessions drawn by the tranquility and soul- stirring depth of the Parayan.
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Each session concluded with the Ramayan Arti and Prasad, leaving participants rejuvenated and deepening their connect with the Lord .
The Parayan saw a befitting culmination on the auspicious occasion of RAM NAVMI on March 27th, with the remaining portion of the Ramayan being chanted, followed by a sublime Pooja and joyous celebration of the arrival of RAM LALLA... symbolizing His birth in our hearts.
The festivities ended with a delicious lunch prasad, leaving everyone with mixed emotions... joy from welcoming the Lord , yet a tinge of disappointment, now that the sublime Parayan had wrapped up!
Heartfelt gratitude to Vibha ji Mittal,
Varsha ji Dalal, Geetaji Chopra, Sandhya ji Uberoi, Vijayaji Anand, Meena ji Dholakia, Neelam ji Mani, Vibha ji Shah Sucharita ji and the entire Festival Team for this heavenly experience that has deeply impacted , exhilarated and inspired so many devotees 🙏.
Reported by Reena Rajpal