Cleveland
People attended the Bhagatji Maharaj / Holi-Fuldol Samaiyo at the BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Brunswick (Cleveland), Ohio. The program started with the traditional dhun and prathana sung by the bal / kishore mandal. This was followed by kirtans and speeches regarding Holi-Fuldol and Bhagatji Maharaj. The speeches were done by the vadil mandal. The story behind the celebration of Holi was narrated. The life of Bhagatji Maharaj with inspirational anecdotes was provided in brief. A video was also shown of Pramukh Swami Maharaj celebrating the Fuldol Samaiyo in Sarangpur.
An arranged health-awareness talk was provided on “Colon Cancer.” The attendees were able to learn about the risk factors that they need to be aware of and the simple screening mechanisms to detect this largely preventable cancer. The talk was well received.
The major sponsors of this program were individually recognized and all the sponsors as well as many attendees performed the aarti. The evening concluded with everyone enjoying the mahaprasad that was prepared with enthusiasm by the mahila mandal.