Chhattisgarh govt started celebrating 14th February as Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas & Rajasthan Govt decided to start from 2025
Across Australia, the event garnered significant attention and was celebrated in temples and community halls.
Matridevo Bhava; Pitridevo Bhava’ – Regard your mother as a god; regard your father as a god.
The content of this article is based on the satsang (spiritual discourse) of H.H. Sant Shri Asharam ji Bapu. Swami Vivekananda addressed the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in September 1893. A hundred years after him, Pujya Bapu Ji addressed the same Parliament in September 1993 and the whole parliament reverberated with the chanting of Hari Om. Both of these world-renowned spiritual leaders addressed the audience for much longer period than the given time and the audience were absorbed in listening to them.
To save the youth who are being ruined due to the lustful festivals like valentine’s day, in 2007 Pujya Bapu ji-initiated celebrations of Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas (Parents worship day) on 14th February. Pujya Bapu ji felt that, due to the blind imitation of Western culture there has been a steep rise in the incidences of alcoholism, suicide, and other immoral activities, especially among the youth during the last week of December. To rescue the youth from this debauchery and denigration, Pujya Bapu ji came up with the idea of worshipping a sacred Tulsi plant (holy basil). So, with a view to awaken the cultural pride of the India and to save the countrymen from mental slavery, in 2014, he initiated celebration of Tulsi pujan on 25th December. Pujya Bapu Ji has always emphasized the necessity to follow rich Indian culture and always said that it is only the Indian culture and Sanatana dharma which can give the world happiness & peace.
Dear readers, the global observance of Matri Pitri Pujan Diwas (Parents’ Worship Day) experienced a notable upsurge in participation, with a growing number of community members, organizations, educational institutions, religious institutions, and social groups actively joining this unique festival. It’s a day when kids from all backgrounds come together to worship their parents. They put a tilak on their foreheads, put a garland of flowers around their neck, and basically treat them like gods! It’s a way for them to show their all respect and get parents’ blessings.
In some Indian states, namely Maharashtra, Haryana, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, February 14th, is celebrated as “Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas”. On this day, schools, parks, and temples host events where children participate in rituals to honour their parents.
In a significant step, Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister (CM), Vishnu Deo Sai declared that state govt will celebrate 14th Feb as Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas. A state level event was organised on 14th February 2024 to celebrate Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas. In order to counter the growing popularity of Valentine’s Day (14 February), the Rajasthan government also decided that schools must celebrate it as Matri-Pitri Pujan Day. The govt decided to include 14th February as Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas in the Department of Education’s school calendar from 2025.
In Brisbane, the event was celebrated in Northgate Hall Northgate. Over 100 members of the community came together for the event and had a very happy and emotional time. In the aftermath of the event, a wave of emotion washed over all the entire families. Parents and children alike were seen wiping away tears, their faces reflecting the depth of their feelings. Shri Umesh Chandra Ji & Smt. Usha Chandra Ji served as the distinguished chief guests for the event. In recognition of their participation, all the children were gifted with school bags. Shri Umesh Chandra ji addressed the attendees and delivered an amazing speech appreciating the great initiative by Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu.
The event garnered widespread community engagement in Melbourne and was commemorated at many locations. A wave of enthusiasm swept through Melbourne for the event, leading to widespread celebrations at Sri Durga Temple, Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, Seedhpeeth Kali Mata Mandir and at Salwater community Centre.
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