79th Sant Nirankari Samagam Begins in Samalkha, 10 Lakh Devotees Expected.
The 79th Annual Sant Nirankari Samagam began on Friday in Samalkha near Panipat in Haryana, with organisers expecting nearly 10 lakh devotees to attend the spiritual congregation being held across a 650-acre site until October 26.The four-day gathering is being held in the divine presence of Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, with ‘Jagriti’ (Awakening) as its central theme. The Samagam aims to encourage universal love, mutual respect, selfless service and a deeper understanding of the purpose of human life.
Joginder Sukhija, Secretary of the Sant Nirankari Mission, said extensive arrangements had been made to accommodate the expected gathering and ensure the availability of essential facilities.Four large langar halls, four cooking areas and six food distribution zones have been established to provide free meals. The venue also has 22 toilet blocks, multiple drinking water points and a medical facility to cater to devotees.
More than one lakh volunteers, known as sevadars, are working across the site, assisting with crowd management, food distribution, drinking water and other services.Emergency preparedness has also been strengthened, with the government deploying 25 ambulances. The Mission has arranged 10 additional ambulances, including five specialised life-saving units. Fourteen fire tenders have been stationed at strategic locations across the venue.
He also expressed hope that Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini would attend the gathering, citing his close association with the Mission.The annual congregation brings together devotees for spiritual discourses and community service, with this year’s programme placing particular emphasis on awakening, love and the responsibility to serve humanity.
