Successful Katha fundraiser at Jalaram Mandir

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Jalaram Bapa idol

CHICAGO: Shree Jalaram Mandir in Hoffman Estate (a northwest suburb of Chicago) held its 5th Katha from July 13 through July 20. Judging from the attendance and donations received, it was a huge success.

The Katha was done by Madhusuden Trivadi (Chote Morari Bapu).

This was part of its fundraiser effort for Mandir expansion. According to Mandir sources, during the Katha Mandir collected $25000 plus as brick donors.

The main sponsor of the Katha was Kantilal M Patel while Pothi yajmans were Piyushbhai Patel, Bharatbhai Thakkar, Kalpeshbhai Thakkar, Kanubhai Thakkar and Chirag Thakkar

During the Katha, Ram Janam was sponsored by Darshanbhai Patel, Ram Vivah by Dayhabhai Thakkar parivar and Jalaram Mandir board members, Paduka puja by Dr Amin and Surendrabhai Thakkar, Setubandh by Arvindbhai /Ushaben Thakkar and Ram Rajyaabhishek by Nareshbhai Thakkar.

During the course of the Katha, grocery was provided by Deep Foods. Food was sponsored by Big Suchir and Prasad by Shireshbhai Shah and Hemantbhai Maharaj.

The Mandir upcoming coming program is Janmashtami; routine Mandir programs: Bhajan Sabah every Thursday; Bhajan every 1st and 3rd Sunday. The Mandir also holds medical clinic 4th Sunday 1pm to 3pm

Yogesh Thakkar