“Jai Shri Krishna”
MPF Katraj Diwali Milan Celebration 2024-2025 was held on 16th November 2024 at Park Landmark Society Club House, Bibvewadi.
The Diwali Milan celebration began with a warm welcome extended to all chief guests and members. Guests were greeted with tilak and kakna dora, adding a traditional touch to the occasion.
The program commenced with a vandana dedicated to Lord Mahesh, followed by an invocation of Lord Ganesha to ensure a smooth and successful event.
Members proudly sang the National Anthem, showcasing their patriotism and unity.
The highlight of the program was the grand offering of 56 bhogs to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. The aarti was performed, and the bhogs were offered to the deities with devotion.
A mesmerizing Ras Leela performance depicting the divine love of Krishna and Radha was presented, accompanied by soulful bhajans performed by the Sawarali Group. The audience was captivated, and the atmosphere was filled with spiritual energy.
The program concluded with the chairman expressing heartfelt gratitude to all attendees for their participation.
The evening ended on a delightful note with a delicious dinner arranged for members and their families, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The event started with Diya lighting by our guest Mr. Rameshji Toshniwal, Governor MPF Central, and Mr. Pramodji Laddha, President MPF Katraj, followed by Mahesh Vandana beautifully sung by Ishika Karwa. Celebrations kicked off with the Krishna Janma act depicting Vasudev carrying Balkrishna in the basket, and all dancing, showering flowers on Kanha.
The next performance was about Natkhat Kanha and His mischiefs with Gopis in Gokul. A wonderful depiction of Makahnchor and lovely complaints to Mata Yashoda in dance form. Lord Krishna saving all from the wrath of infuriated Devraj Indra and teaching him a lesson were wonderfully presented through a play. It marked the end of Indrapuja and established the practice of Mount Govardhan Puja in Gokul.
The Bacha party performed Sudama–Krishna bhet with Krishna enjoying food brought by Sudama, and everyone witnessed the true friendship. Krishna celebration cannot be complete without Raas Leela. Couples danced to the tunes of beautiful Raas Leela songs. The last performance was by committee members combining both forms of God Ram & Krishna in a dance.
Housie was conducted with a twist of God names instead of conventional numbers. The floor was then open to all for Dandiya/Garba with special Navratri songs. Couples and kids performed with high energy levels. All enjoyed the dinner that followed. The committee also grabbed the opportunity of Kojagiri Purnima, and hot milk was served after the dinner.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Diwali Milan director Mrs. Anupama Kasat and MPF Katraj President Pramodji Laddha.
