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Unnees Bees Ka Farak

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R.I. President District Governor Club’s President Club’s Secretary Club’s Treasurer Bulletin Editor
MARK MALONEY Dr. MOHAN CHANDAVARKAR RAJENDRA ZENDE RAJENDRASINH THAKOR SHIRISH KELKAR SANTOSH BADE
MAR 22 Mar – Rtn. Kishor Bhalerao & R.Annet Suparna Shamkant Deshpande, Anniversaries NO ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK
Birthdays 23 Mar – R. Annet Asees Gulati, 25 Mar – R. Ann Ketaki Masurkar this week
this week
26 Mar – R. Annet Rajas Kothare

FOUR WAY TEST AREAS OF FOCUS Message from your
President
Of the things we think, say or do
* Is it the TRUTH?
* Is it FAIR to all concerned?
* Will it Build GOOD-WILL
&BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
*Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Dear fellow Rotarians and members of the family of Rotary.
Concerned? It's time to be in full spirits and to turn up with your best self, as Gudi Padwa is
around the corner. Yes, we are talking about Gudi Padwa or the Marathi New Year, the vibrant
festival that falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipadā, the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu
UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEK lunar month of Chaitra. According to the Vedic texts, it is considered the most powerful day
of the year as Lord Brahmā created the Universe. Gudi Padwa or Marathi New Year is
Next Meeting: e-WEEKLY MEETING celebrated with an auspicious oil bath ceremony, followed by decorating the main door with a
In view of CORONA outbreak, DG as Govt of Maharashtra had issued an garland, performing rituals and hoisting flag known as Gudi. Come on, let’s rock Gudi Padwa
2020 with enthusiasm, colour, and devotion.
order to cancel all public gathering including Rotary meetings hence e-meeting
Gudi Padwa Festival 2020 Date & Muhurat
Gudi Padwa 2020 falls on 25th March. Gudi Padwa falls around 15 days after Holi. There is

Highlights of the events last week no specific Shubh Muhurat for Gudi Padwa. The entire day is auspicious and lucky.
Vikram Samvat begins on the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the full moon fortnight,

which, in Marathi, is known as “Padwa”. If Chaitra Shukla Pratipada exists on the sunrises of
two consecutive days, the first day is considered for the Gudi Padwa celebration.
Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Gudi Padwa or Hindu New Year
- It’s believed that our universe has been created by Lord Brahma on the auspicious occasion
of Gudi Padwa celebration, that indicates the end of winter and the arrival of summer.
- The day is considered the victorious day in Ancient India when Satavahana King
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated the Sakas.
- Some people in Maharashtra also hoist the flag to commemorate the victories of Chhatrapati
Shivaji.
- Gudi Padwa-Hindu New Year also marks the end of the winter crop season and the beginning
Click on the link for more info of the summer harvest season. Farmers in especially in Maharashtra plow their agricultural
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_zso0ArDSp8DdMM2LrOmBAYMUSMVhD0D lands on this auspicious day of Gudi Padwa-Marathi New Year to ensure a good harvest
throughout the year.
“Gudi Padwa” to everyone.
- Bring Gudi Padwa special Hindu New Year Almanac or Panchang.- Take Gudi Padwa special
ts Last week Neem leaves as Prasad.- Prepare delicacies like Gudi Padwa special Sabudana Vada, Gudi
Padwa special Shrikhand, Gudi Padwa special Puran Poli and Gudi Padwa special Kheer.

So we wish all of you and your family, very happy, healthy and prosperous NEW YEAR
And may God give you strength to fight CORONA and stay SAFE by Social Distancing.
Rotary is a Magnificent Organization so enjoy it by fellowship, So let
us be connected to prove that Rotary connects the world....With Unnees
Bees ka Farak.

SMART President 19-20
-: Any Idea for a Good Speaker? :-

Have you came across or met someone who you think would be a great speaker for our Club members?

You should share the contact details with Secretary Rajendrasinh Thakor for further information on available dates etc.