Press Club Mandi Organizes Sacred Kheer Bhandara During Sawan; DC Apoorv Devgan Praises Journalists’ Role in Social Service.
Shimla:
In a remarkable blend of devotion and social service, the Press Club Mandi organized a Kheer Bhandara on the auspicious occasion of Sawan, showcasing a spiritual gesture that resonated deeply with the people of the city. The event saw active participation from journalists, administration officials, and local residents, reinforcing the idea that media professionals are not just conveyors of news but also dedicated contributors to community welfare.
Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, personally served kheer to devotees and appreciated the club’s efforts. Speaking at the event, he said, “Such events during the holy month of Sawan are symbols of devotion and faith. It is heartening to see that journalists are playing a vital role in community service alongside their professional responsibilities in media.”
The event turned into a spiritual congregation as people from different walks of life gathered to receive prasad and participate in the celebrations. The aromas of freshly prepared kheer filled the air as the team of journalists served the sweet delicacy with devotion and warmth.
Press Club President Subhash Thakur extended his heartfelt gratitude to all members, volunteers, and the administration for making the event a success. He stated that the collaborative spirit among journalists was instrumental in organizing this divine gathering and assured that such events would continue in the future to strengthen the bond between media and society.
Notable attendees included:
- Bhagat Singh Guleria (Treasurer, Press Club)
- Rup Lal Kaundal (Senior Vice President, Nominated)
- Surender Sharma (Joint Secretary)
- Vinod Rana (Vice President, Nominated)
- Murari Sharma (Former President)
- Ankush Sood (former president) , Rajneesh Himalayan (Chief Advisor), Sonia Sharma (Deputy Chief Advisor)
- Rakesh Sharma (Press Secretary), Viplav Saklani (Press Secretary), Senior Journalists Deepender Manta, Purushottam Sharma, members Narender Sharma, Mahesh Sharma, Chaman Sharma, Devender Thakur, Yash Raj, Pushp Raj, Rakesh Rana, Mukesh Mehra, Himanshu, Kashyap, Ashok Kumar, Hardev Hari, Anil Sharma, Tarandeep, Hans Raj, Jagriti, Dimple, Ajay Kumar, among others.
Employees of the District Public Relations Department (Mandi) were also present to support the event.
The kheer distribution continued for several hours, with the public receiving the prasad with devotion and appreciation. The event not only promoted spiritual values but also emphasized the role of the media as a bridge between information and inspiration in society.
This Bhandara by Press Club Mandi stood as a shining example of how traditional values and professional ethics can come together to build a more compassionate and connected community.
