Hoshiarpur/Daljeet Ajnoha/Oct.25 : The Vishwakarma Committee, Mahilpur, organized the annual Vishwakarma Day celebrations at the local Shri Vishwakarma Mandir with traditional devotion and community participation. Committee President and Contractor Jagjit Singh Ghumiala presided over the festivities, with organizational oversight provided by Jaswant Singh Seehra and Satnam Singh Suraj.Religious Proceedings Mark Festival OpeningThe day’s proceedings commenced with the recitation of Shri Sukhmani Sahib, followed by an elaborate Kirtan Darbar held in an open pavilion.
Distinguished Kirtan Jathas delivered soul-stirring renditions of Gurbani, with notable performances by Bhai Ram Singh’s Hazuri Ragi Jatha from Takht Shri Kesgarh Sahib Anandpur, Bhai Avtar Singh Possi, Bhai Manjinder Singh from Raipur, and Dhadi Bhai Kashmir Singh Kadar.Community Leaders Grace OccasionThe celebration witnessed the participation of numerous dignitaries from across the region’s social, religious, and political spectrum. Former Minister Sohan Singh Thandal, Nagar Panchayat President Davinder Singh Saini, Prof. Apinder Singh Mahilpuri, Sant Darshan Singh, and various other community leaders, including contractors, educators, and elected representatives, were felicitated during the ceremony.Regional Participation Strengthens Community BondsThe festival drew substantial attendance from Mahilpur and surrounding villages, reflecting the event’s significance in the local cultural calendar.
The celebration concluded with a community Langar, reinforcing the tradition of collective participation and service that defines such religious observances.The successful organization of the event underscored the continued relevance of traditional festivals in fostering community unity and preserving cultural heritage in the region.
