Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar. (Khatauli News) The festival of Makar Sankranti brings a new excitement and happiness every year, but this time this festival became special, when a special charity event was organized at the Leprosy Ashram located on Falavada Road, Khatauli. This event not only became an occasion to celebrate the religious significance of Makar Sankranti, but also served to strengthen unity, empathy and social responsibility in the society. This function was presided over by Inspector Brijesh Kumar Sharma, in-charge of Khatauli police station, and many prominent social workers were also present along with him.
Ashram visit and start of help
On this special occasion of Makar Sankranti, Inspector-in-charge Brijesh Kumar Sharma, along with prominent social workers of the area, visited the Leprosy Ashram located on Falavada Road. During this, he met the people living in the ashram and took information about their health condition, daily needs and difficulties in their life. Mr. Sharma and social workers distributed clothes, food items and other essential items to the residents of the ashram.
For the people living in leprosy ashrams who are often neglected in the society, this opportunity of charity was no less than a boon. During this time, many needy people happily received these items and expressed their gratitude.
Importance and religious viewpoint of Makar Sankranti
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun enters Capricorn, due to which the temperature of the earth starts increasing. This time also affects the human body and mind, and it is seen as the beginning of a new life. According to religious belief, donating Khichdi and performing other religious activities on the day of Makar Sankranti brings special virtue. This is the reason why there is a tradition of doing charity across the country on this day, and social functions are organized on this occasion.
Also, different cultures and communities have different traditions regarding this day, but all have the same objective – to promote collective harmony and unity in the society.
Contribution and efforts of social workers
On this occasion, social workers put in all their strength to help the people living in the ashram. Social organizations and local people also actively participated in this program. He not only donated money and goods but also took out time to spend with them and share the joy of this special day with them.
The residents of the ashram expressed their gratitude to these social workers and said that such events boost their self-confidence and give a feeling of unity in the society. This event was an important way to understand their feelings and has increased their confidence in the society.
Importance of charity and change in society
The impact of this charity was not limited only to the residents of the Leprosy Ashram, but a positive message was sent to the people of the entire area. Local people appreciate this social initiative and say that such events promote unity and goodwill in the society. This was not just a simple donation, but it was a big step in bringing change in the society.
If seen from religious and social point of view, such events become a ray of hope for the weaker section of the society. The people living in the ashram, whose life is full of difficulties and social discrimination, get a sense of self-respect with such help. This is a sign that every section of the society should get respect and love.
Reaction of area residents regarding the festival of Makar Sankranti
On this occasion, other religious people of the area also reached the Ashram and donated money there. Local people say that the festival of Makar Sankranti is a religious occasion, but celebrating this day with charity and service works infuses positive energy in the society. It promotes solidarity in the society and connects people with each other in a sense of cooperation and support.
There was a steady stream of people donating at the ashram throughout the day, and everyone appreciated the initiative. This proves that even today the spirit of service and humanity is alive in our society. Such events also send the message that upliftment of every section of the society is necessary, whether it is from the marginalized section of the society or a person living in any other difficult situation.
Ultimately, the festival of Makar Sankranti became a social movement.
This event of Makar Sankranti not only improved the lives of the residents of the Ashram, but also brought about a new consciousness and sensitivity in the society. This makes it clear that the combination of religion and social service can become a force that paves the way for harmony and development in the society.
The importance of such events increases to bring change in the society. These not only reveal the spirit of religion but also empower our social duties and responsibilities. It inspires that we all should contribute to our society in some way or the other, so that an atmosphere of brotherhood and peace is created in the society.
