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    The Indian Eye
             NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                   AUGUST 21, 2026                                      36

                            Shree Santram Bhakta Samaj, USA

                  Celebrates Annual Guru Purnima Satsang

            OUR BUREAU
            Old Bridge, NJ
                 hree Santram Bhakta Samaj,
                 USA celebrated its annual Guru
            SPurnima  Satsang  on  Sunday,
            August 9, 2026, at Old Bridge High
            School in Old Bridge, New Jersey,
            bringing together more than 1,000
            devotees and satsangis from commu-
            nities across the United States for a
            memorable evening of spirituality,
            devotion, religious music, community
            fellowship, and service. The gather-
            ing  reflected  the  central  philosophy
            of Shree Santram Mandir in Nadiad,
            India—“Janseva,” or service to man-
            kind—and highlighted the organiza-
            tion’s longstanding commitment to                                                                     Bhakta Samaj’s commitment to serv-
            spirituality, humanitarian service, and                                                               ing the broader community.
            bringing families and devotees to-  devotees gathered in New Jersey and   religious music, spiritual activities, and   Following the three-hour Satsang
            gether. Shree Santram Bhakta Samaj,   the sacred Santram tradition in Na-  community fellowship. The success of   and devotional program, Maha Prasad
            USA was established in 1993, and its   diad. Following the opening prayers,   these celebrations is made possible   dinner was served to all attendees, al-
            first Satsang was organized on July 3,   the gathering continued with a live   through the spontaneous support and   lowing devotees and families to come
            1993, in New Jersey to celebrate the   Satsang program featuring devotion-  voluntary contributions of devotees.   together in fellowship and enjoy a meal
            auspicious occasion of Guru Purni-  al Bhajans and religious music per-  The Samaj does not solicit funding or   following the spiritual celebration. The
            ma, with the blessings of Brahmleen   formed by Raj and Smruti Pandya and   donations; rather, devotees voluntari-  dinner was warmly enjoyed by the par-
            Pujya Shree Narayandasji Maharaj   family. Their   spiritual and musical   ly provide contributions to help cover   ticipants and provided an opportunity
            of Shree Santram Mandir, Nadiad.   presentation continued for more than   the expenses associated with individu-  for devotees from different commu-
            Since its establishment, the Samaj   three hours, creating an atmosphere   al Satsang events throughout the year.   nities and parts of the country to re-
            has  continued  to  organize  Satsang   filled with devotion, peace, and reli-  This tradition of voluntary service and   connect, meet new friends, and share
            and religious programs through the   gious enthusiasm. More than 1,000   community  participation  reflects  the   the spirit of Guru Purnima. The suc-
            dedicated efforts of its members,   attendees participated in the Satsang   spirit of devotion and selfless service   cessful celebration was made possible
            volunteers, and devotees. Under the   and enjoyed the devotional music,   that has been central to the Santram   by the dedicated efforts of numerous
            leadership, guidance, and blessings of   prayers, and fellowship. The program   movement for generations.  volunteers and devotees who contrib-
            Pujya Shree Ramdasji Maharaj, the   also included a  special felicitation   In addition to its religious and spir-  uted their time, energy, and service to
            ninth Mahantshree of Shree Santram   honoring Dr. Rashmiben Vinubhai   itual programs, Shree Santram Bhakta   organize and conduct the program.
            Mandir, Nadiad, India, the Santram   Desai of California, a devoted fol-  Samaj continues to emphasize Janse-  Their selfless efforts demonstrated the
            Bhakta Samaj has successfully ex-  lower of Brahmleen Saptam Mahant   va—service  to  mankind—through   spirit of community service and devo-
            panded its spiritual and communi-  Shree Jankidasji Maharaj. Dr. Desai   humanitarian and community health   tion that has sustained Shree Santram
            ty activities throughout the United   was felicitated by Meenaben Desai   initiatives. The organization and its   Bhakta Samaj, USA for more than
            States. Today, Santram Bhakta Sam-  and Hemangini Amin, representing   dedicated volunteers have support-  three decades.
            aj activities are conducted in several   local devotees of New Jersey, in rec-  ed communities through a variety of   The next Satsang program of
            major communities, including Atlan-  ognition of her devotion and associa-  service activities, including free health   Shree Santram Bhakta Samaj, USA
            ta, Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Cali-  tion with the Santram spiritual tradi-  fairs, dental screening camps, flu vac-  will be its Diwali Satsang on Saturday,
            fornia, Boston, and Houston, bring-  tion. The recognition added a special   cination programs, eye screening pro-  November 7, 2026, at Old Bridge High
            ing devotees together to preserve and   and meaningful moment to the Guru   grams, and diabetes screening initia-  School in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
            promote the spiritual traditions and   Purnima celebration and highlighted   tives. These humanitarian programs   Devotees, families, and members of
            teachings  of Shree  Santram  Mandir   the importance of honoring devotees   reflect  the  belief  that  spiritual  devo-  the community will have another op-
            and Shree Sanatan Dharma.         who continue to uphold the spiritual   tion should be accompanied by service   portunity to come together to celebrate
                The Guru Purnima celebration in   legacy and teachings of the revered   to society and care for the health and   the Festival of Lights through prayer,
            Old Bridge began with an auspicious   Mahants and Gurus.            well-being of others. Through these   Satsang, devotional music, and fellow-
            Mangla Charan Path of Shree Vishnu    Shree Santram Bhakta Samaj    activities, Santram volunteers have   ship. As the Santram Bhakta Samaj
            Sahastranaam Stotram Path Parayan,   organizes three major spiritual cel-  provided opportunities for individu-  continues to grow across the United
            inaugurated by Pujya Shree Ramdas-  ebrations throughout the year at its   als and families to receive preventive   States, its members remain committed
            ji Maharaj, Mahantshree of Shree   various  centers  across  the  United   health screenings, health information,   to preserving the spiritual heritage of
            Santram Mandir, Nadiad, India,    States—Maha Purnima, Guru Purni-  and access to important community   Shree Santram Mandir, Nadiad, while
            through an online presentation. His   ma, and Diwali. These events provide   resources. The combination of spiritu-  promoting the timeless values of de-
            participation and blessings provided   devotees with opportunities to come   al activities and humanitarian service   votion, compassion, community uni-
            a spiritual connection between the   together for prayers, Satsang, bhajans,   continues to distinguish the Santram   ty, and Janseva—service to mankind.

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