Vande Bharat Foundation Organises Grand Kanya Pujan for 551 Girls in Yamunanagar
Navratri ceremony at Nav Prabhat Senior Secondary School highlights respect for daughters, women’s dignity, cultural values and social service
YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK
Amid the devotion and festive spirit of Navratri, the Vande Bharat Foundation, a social service organisation, organised a grand Kanya Pujan ceremony for 551 girls at Nav Prabhat Senior Secondary School on Tejli Road in Yamunanagar. The event brought together community representatives and guests to celebrate a cherished cultural tradition while highlighting the importance of respect for girls, women’s dignity and public service.
During the ceremony, the girls were worshipped according to tradition and received the blessings and affection of those present. The organisers said the programme aimed to strengthen religious values and encourage a lasting commitment to the dignity, welfare and empowerment of daughters.
Respect for daughters must go beyond rituals
Dr Anil Aggarwal, who attended as the chief guest, spoke about the cultural and spiritual significance of Kanya Pujan. He said Indian tradition regards women as symbols of strength, compassion, sacrifice and creation. During Navratri, worshipping young girls is a way of expressing devotion to Goddess Durga and recognising the divine feminine.
Dr Aggarwal emphasised that the true meaning of the ceremony would be fulfilled only when respect for girls is reflected in everyday life. Families and society, he said, must support daughters’ education and healthcare, protect their safety and work to provide them with a secure and promising future. Giving girls equal opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their ambitions is a shared responsibility, he added.
He also noted that religious and social gatherings can bring people together and strengthen service, harmony and human values. Praising the Vande Bharat Foundation for organising the ceremony for 551 girls, he encouraged the organisation and the community to continue supporting public-welfare initiatives.
Community representatives join the celebration
The ceremony was attended by Dr Saroj Aggarwal, Dr Sushmita Aggarwal, Madan Chauhan, state secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Haryana; Lakshman, Congress block president; social worker Balwinder Singh; Dr Vibha Gupta, former principal of a girls’ college; social worker Shivani Ahuja; Vikas Jain; school principal Shyam Sunder Sharma; Master Gulshan; Balwan Singh; Raghuvir Singh Kamboj; and Dr Sachin Dua, along with other prominent members of the community.
The guests underlined the need to nurture a positive attitude towards daughters and to promote respect for girls across society. They said programmes rooted in culture and community service can help connect younger generations with Indian traditions while encouraging compassion, mutual respect and a stronger sense of collective responsibility.
The presence of people from different public, political, educational and social backgrounds also reflected the community-wide importance of the message. The event combined a religious observance with a broader appeal for social awareness and the wellbeing of girls.
A message of faith, unity and service
Through the event, the Vande Bharat Foundation conveyed a message of religious devotion, respect for girls, social unity and service to humanity. The organisation expressed its resolve to continue working for public welfare and to organise further programmes that strengthen community bonds and promote the dignity, education and wellbeing of girls.
The ceremony served as a reminder that cultural traditions can have a meaningful role in public life when their values are carried into daily actions. Respecting daughters, ensuring their safety and supporting their aspirations remain essential to building a fairer and more inclusive society.
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