Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav – First Day Highlights

Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav commences in the revered presence of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale : 19 Thousand devotees from 23 countries participate in the historic event

People used to visit Goa to enjoy the sea, the sand and the sun, but now, they visit the State to experience the Indian culture !- Hon. Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa

Ponda, Goa (Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale Nagari) – “Earlier, tourists visited Goa to enjoy its beaches and other attractions. However, that changed for the better when Sanatan Sanstha commenced serving Dharma in the State; today, they specifically visit the State to experience Indian culture and ancient temples. Goa is not a land of indulgence but a Divine land for self-realisation. The Sanatan culture and the Shankhnad Mahotsav will revitalise the State’s economy and boost cultural tourism. For the past 25 years, Sanatan Sanstha has been playing a crucial role in propagating Hindu Dharma. Its treasure trove of spiritual Texts has inspired the youth and will continue to guide generations for the next 100 years. Sanatan Sanstha has undoubtedly emerged as the beacon of hope for reviving Dharma”, said Hon. Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa.

Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav is being held at the Infinity Maidan, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, from May 17 to 19, 2025, to celebrate the 83rd birth Anniversary of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale, the founder of Sanatan Sanstha, and the silver jubilee of the Sasntha. Hon. Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa, felicitated Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale with a shawl, coconut, and a memento during the inauguration ceremony of the grand Mahotsav. Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale, in turn, handed over a relief fund for fortifying National defence to the Chief Minister.

Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale, Dr (Mrs) Kunda Athavale and 19 thousand devotees from 23 countries have participated in this 3-day-long historic event. Despite health challenges, Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale’s Holy presence deeply moved the spiritual seekers and Hindu devotees alike. The Mahotsav was inaugurated with Shankhnad (a ceremonial conch-blowing), Salutations to Shri Ganesh, recitation of Vedic mantras, and ceremonial lighting of lamps by dignitaries.

Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Swami Maharaj, Shree Datta Padmanabha Peetha, Tapobhoomi, Kundai, Ponda, Goa; Pujya Devakinandan Thakur, Founder and President, Vishwa Shanti Seva Charitable Trust; Hon. Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India; Hon. Sudin Dhavalikar, Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy, Government of Goa; Hon. Subhash Uttam Phal Desai, Minister for Social Welfare, River Navigation, Archives and Archeology, Government of Goa; Hon. Damodar Naik, President, BJP, Goa region; Hon. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Mysuru Royal Family and MP, Mysuru-Kodagu; Dr Suresh Chavhanke, CMD & Editor-in-Chief, Sudarshan News, New Delhi; Shri. Chetan Rajhans and Shri. Abhay Vartak, Spokespersons, Sanatan Sanstha, attended the inaugural ceremony of the inauguration session.

‘The first auspicious step towards the Hindu Rashtra is taken in Goa’ is truly a historic moment ! – Hon. Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India

At the time, Union Minister of State Hon. Shripad Naik said, “The foundation of the Sanatan Rashtra is being laid in Goa a historic milestone. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj sanctified the land of Goa. Despite being subject to brutal atrocities by invaders, the Hindus of Goa preserved and preserved the essence of Sanatan Dharma. The Shankhnad for a Sanatan Rashtra in this Holy land is an auspicious sign. Devout Hindus in Goa are with Sanatan Sanstha in the Divine mission of establishing the Hindu Rashtra.

‘Sanatan Sanstha gave a different identity to Goa’ – Sudin Dhavalikar, Minister for Power, New & Renewable energy, & housing, Goa

Sanatan Sanstha has organized a special ceremony. I am proud that in my constituency there are two organizations protecting the nation and Hindu Dharma. Sanatan Sanstha is in Bandivade Panchayat while Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami’s organization is in Kundai Panchayat. Both Sanatan Sanstha and Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami have tried to give Goa a distinct identity. In 450 years, Goa was invaded by foreign cultures; however, they were stopped. If the nation is to move forward, people of all religions must come together. Sanatan Sanstha and Gurudev have given me Divine strength. I have been in the same party for 25 years. We all have to go further and strive unitedly for the Hindu Rashtra.

Goa is not a land of beaches, but the land for worshiping Parshuram! – Pujya Devakinandan Thakur, Founder and President, Vishwa Shanti Seva Charitable Trust

Goa is not merely a place to lounge on beaches, but a Holy land for spiritual practice like Parashuram’s sadhana. The bankrupt Government of Pakistan begs for financial support, however, continues to foster terrorism to harm others. Meanwhile, India is busy constructing temples, cow shelters, and Vedic schools. Thus, our Nation has been a Hindu Rashtra and will continue to remain so.” said, Pujya Devakinandan Thakur, Founder and President, of the Vishwa Shanti Seva Charitable Trust.

O’ Hindus! Worship Shakti by idolizing Shriram and Shrikrushna! – Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Swami Maharaj

Today Goa’s tainted image is getting somewhat purified and as a result of the mission undertaken by Sanatan Sanstha, Goa’s image as Parashuram Bhumi is getting re-established. There are weapons in the hands of Shriram, Shri Hanuman and Shrikrushna. These weapons are for the protection of Dharma. We want peace. Once the past glory of Sanatan Dharma is restored, there will be faith and peace in the world. If Hindu does not wake up today, tomorrow will not be ours. The entire society needs to participate in Sanatan’s mission of serving Rashtra and Dharma. We too are participating in the mission and my blessings for the mission.

At the time, views were also expressed by the President of Goa BJP Hon. Damodar Naik. The Mahotsav began with the resolve to chant Shriram’s Name one crore times.

Key moments :

1. Text (Hindi) and e-book release ceremony at the hands of the dignitaries of the Text ‘Brief Biography of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale’.

2. The main gate of the Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale Nagari named as Bhagawan Parashuram Suvarnadwar, the seven roads in the Nagari were named after the Saptarshi, the three main pandals were named Shrinivas Mandapam, Shridevi Mandapam and Bhudevi Mandapam. There are in all 15 pandals at the site for serving meals and they too have been named after Deities. There are statues of Shriram, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and large cutouts of the slaying of Afzal Khan and Shrikrushna lifting the Govardhan Mountain.

3. At the time, the 1000-year-old Sorathi Somnath Jyotirlinga was displayed to all.

Hindus must be prepared to resist unrighteousness! – H.H. Swami Govind Devgiriji Maharaj

“Just sitting ideally and chanting God’s name will not change anything. Lord Krishna told Arjuna, ‘Remember Me, but fight as well.’ And even in our history we have seen that, even after independence, India was ruled for 70 years by ‘black Britishers’. Our country has been turned into a dharamshala (pilgrim inn) for all. It is now time for society to rise and resist unrighteousness (Adharma),” said H.H. Swami Govind Devgiriji Maharaj, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Ayodhya.

H.H. Swami Govind Devgiriji Maharaj in his address further said, “It is necessary to work towards changing the laws that affect the Sanatan Dharma and strive for the laws that are needed in the country. The work of spreading Sanatan Dharma is a form of spiritual practice, a devotion to God. We must dedicate ourselves to the service of the Divine by putting forth our personal efforts and organizing ourselves. Then, the golden age for Hindus is not far away,”

One of the central highlights was the ‘Sanatan Rashtra Sankalp Dharmasabha’, where prominent saints, spiritual leaders, social thinkers, and legal experts addressed the gathering with powerful messages calling for national awakening, defense of Dharma (righteousness), and the establishment of a ‘Hindu Rashtra’.

The event was attended by a host of dignitaries and spiritual leaders including Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale, founder, Sanatan Sanstha, Shri Satish Mahana, speaker, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Mahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj, President, Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Balkananand Giri, Sadguru (Dr.) Charudatta Pingale, National guide, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Adv Ashwini Upadhyay, Supreme Court Lawyer, Mahant Rajudasji Maharaj, Hanuman Garhi Temple, Ayodhya, Pujya Dharmayashji Maharaj, Dharmasthapanam Foundation, Indonesia, Swami Anand Swaroop, and Shri Darshak Hathi from Art of Living.

Sanatan Sanstha’s spiritual successors, Shrīsatshakti Binda Singbal and Shrīchitshakti Anjali Gadgil, were also present on this occasion.

Praising Sanatan Sanstha’s work over the past 25 year, P.P. Govind Devgiriji Maharaj said, “The entire work of the Sanatan Sanstha is based on spirituality, their Sadhaks are working with the understanding that India is one nation. The Bhagavad Gita is a scripture that was spoken on the battlefield, while the Sanatan Sanstha, just like the Gita, Sanatan Sanstha has created awareness from spirituality to warfare. I have witnessed a display of martial arts in this festival and I truly believe that all saints of the country should teach this to their disciples,”

Shri Satish Mahana emphasized that protection of Sanatan culture requires not just words, but action, courage, and strength. “Sanatan Dharma has always worked for the welfare of all. However, some sects today preach violence against other religions. So it is necessary that Hindus must awaken to this reality and protect their Dharma,” he urged.

Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay highlighted the demographic imbalance and the increasing number of religious conversions. He stressed the importance of a ‘Population Control Law’, citing that he said, “Despite minorities increasing in large numbers across the country, they continue to be called minorities and enjoy special protections under laws passed by previous governments. This has led to challenges such as love jihad, land jihad, and mass conversions around 10,000 daily often funded through illegal channels. A strong population law is the only solution to prevent such exploitation,”

Whereas Sadguru Dr. Charudatta Pingale called for every Hindu to become a Dharmadoot (messenger of Hindu Dharma). “The saints have the resolution to make Bharat a ‘Sanatan Nation.’ To fulfill this resolution, we must contribute our best efforts. Vibhishan was chanting the name of Rama, he was a devotee of Lord Rama. However, Hanumanji told him, ‘Merely chanting the name of Rama will not earn the Lord’s grace, only by performing the Lord’s work will His grace be bestowed” Similarly, today we must resolve to work for the protection of the Mother nation and our religion, which is the work of Lord Ram’s cause. We must be committed to become ‘messengers of dharma’ for the ‘Sanatan Nation’. said Dr Pingale.

Mahant Rajudasji Maharaj from Ayodhya stated that if Hindutva survives, the nation survives, and if Bharat stands strong, the entire world benefits. “Unlike other religions that focus on enjoyment, Sanatan Dharma alone holds the vision of universal welfare. Therefore, its protection is critical and Hindus must become assertive, even fierce if needed, for Dharma,” he declared.

Swami Anand Swaroop echoed the need to spread the valorous stories of saints and warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “I see the divine glow in every seeker of Sanatan. When these spiritual ideas enter every Hindu’s heart, Bharat will naturally become a Hindu Rashtra,” he said.

Pujya Dharmayashji Maharaj from Indonesia emphasized that children must be taught the Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita. In his address he said, “The Hindu Dharma is like a diamond, precious and vulnerable. It must be guarded and passed on, our children are the torchbearers of Sanatan Dharma and must not be deprived of its teachings,”

Spirituality is the concept of Sanatan Rashtra – Yaduveer Krishna Dutt Chamraj Wadiyar, Crown Prince and MP, Mysore Royal Family, Karnataka

We are the guardians of the oldest traditions in the world. Our original civilization is embedded in Sanatan Dharma. We want to secure our future economically, militarily and spiritually. Spirituality is our core, and it is the concept of our Sanatan Rashtra. This is not a sectarian country but a symbol of our civilization. The Vijayanagara Empire is a good example of this. Sanatan Rashtra is not a political system of power but a system of spiritual service. The concept of Sanatan Rashtra has been prevalent since ancient times. The Sanatan Rashtra does not deny diversity but has a tradition of debate. This is the soul of Sanatan Dharma. The Sanatan Rashtra is immortal and is inclusive. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’. This means that with the development of all, the traditions of all should be included. The dream of a developed India will be realized by 2047.

This is the Shankhnad for establishment of the Sanatan Rashtra for global welfare – Chetan Rajhans, National Spokesperson, Sanatan Sanstha

For the past 25 years, Sanatan Sanstha has been making relentless efforts to create an ideal and cultured generation for the Sanatan Rashtra, under the guidance of Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr Athavale, from Deity Parashuram’s sacred land of Gomantak. On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Sanatan Sanstha, this ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav’ is indeed a collective resolution to create an ideal nation akin to the Ram Rajya. Given the challenges facing India today, the existence and preservation of Sanatan Dharma is of utmost importance. In Pahalgam, terrorists killed Hindu tourists after confirming their religion. It is a shame for Hindus that they have to go to the Court to demand their right to worship at Kashi and Mathura. The ‘Breaking India Forces’ are constantly attacking the eternal values ​​like Gomata, Ganga, temples, Gods, scriptures etc. In order to maintain the eternal existence of the nation, it is also necessary to restore the glory of Gomata, Ganga, Gayatri, temples, Vedic scriptures etc. ‘Dharmena Jayati Rashtram’ (the nation becomes victorious due to Dharma) is the motto of this Mahotsav. Our nation needs Sanatan Dharma to always be victorious and that is why this Shankhnad.