A grand Virat Hindu Sammelan lit up Sri Ram Mandir premises in Ranchi’s Shriram Nagar, Chutia, on Sunday, uniting diverse sections of society in a celebration of faith and cohesion. Attendees from the city and nearby regions filled the venue, reinforcing bonds of unity, cultural pride, and patriotism.
Kicking off proceedings, a majestic Kalash Yatra departed from the temple grounds, powered by enthusiastic matri shakti. The highlight was the Hanuman Garhi rath ferrying mahants amid blaring shehnai and drums, culminating at the event site in high spirits.
The formal start involved solemn Vedic recitations and diya prajwalan. Sri Ram Mandir’s mahant set the tone, portraying the assembly as a potent force of organized Hindu consciousness, quoting the Vedic call for unity: ‘Sangachchhadhvam Samvadadhavam.’
Joining from Ayodhya, Hanuman Garhi’s Mahant Raju Das commended the RSS for its 100-year legacy of societal organization, nationalist fervor, and cultural preservation, crediting it with awakening dormant strengths.
In his powerful address, RSS leader Alok Kumar turned to Mahabharata lore, contrasting fragmented asuras’ downfall with unified devtas’ victory. He unpacked the profound mantra, explaining how aligned steps, words, and minds conquer obstacles. ‘Unity transforms diversity into invincible power,’ he asserted.
Emphasizing Hindu pluralism in rituals and beliefs as a strength, Kumar advocated periodic unification for shared objectives. He passionately urged eradicating caste prejudices, citing bhakti icons Ravidas, Meera, and Valmiki to affirm karma’s primacy in Bharatiya sanskriti.
Saints, women’s wings, spiritual groups, VHP, HJM, local pooja committees, and RSS ranks dominated the gathering. Notables like Mithileshwar Mishra, Ashok Pradhan, and departmental pracharak Mantu added gravitas, ending on a high note of renewed commitment to harmonious progress.