Dang Prayag Hanuman Yaag
Dang Prayag Hanuman Yaag
Shri Ramkrishna Welfare Trust, with a resolution to build 311 Hanumanji temples in the Dang district of Gujarat for awakening social consciousness of about 2.5 lakh forest dwellers settled in Dang. The temples are also a mingling point of good learnings of devotion, service, remembrance. Till date, 15 such inauguration ceremonies have been organised wherein total 101 temples have been inaugurated. It is expected that in 2 years’ time, inauguration of various temples in Dang will be done.
Not only a single person, but every villager is required to contribute something as a donation. Apart from Shree Ramkrishna Welfare Trust, whoever or whichever organisation donates something in the remaining 50% part, a plaque bearing their name is affixed. Only the actual cost of the temples will be shared, whereas the overall management of the entire project is taken care by SRK team only. Once the temples are constructed, their complete management are in the care of the villagers.
Cultivation of the Idea
In August 2017, while travelling by car through a village with P.P. Swamiji, I noticed an idol of Lord Hanuman kept under the open sky and standing with the support of a tree.
Seeing the idol, I said, “Swamiji, does it look appropriate with our cultural values to keep our God in this manner?”
On hearing this, P.P. Swamiji’s heart melted and he replied, “Govindbhai, this is the situation in almost the entire district of Dang…! There’s a lot that needs to be done… But how much can be achieved…? And who will help achieve…?”
At that time, with utmost respect I said to P.P. Swamiji, “The Lord has blessed us with a lot and I would like do as much help as possible by building temples as a gesture to thank God.” P.P. Swamiji readily agreed, and we decided to construct temples in approx. 311 villages of Dang district.
We realised that if we build the temples ourselves, then it is possible that we will feel great pride about it. If we can be collaborators contributing 50% of the cost of building temples, then together we will be able to successfully conclude the project. Thus, with the help of donors, the temples are being constructed.
These temples are being built according to God’s plan and God’s will only…
– Govind L. Dholakia