Krishna Janmashtami Celebration

14 Aug 2025

Krishna Janmashtami Celebration Organized by Lions Club of Navi Mumbai Platinum & Leo Club of Platinum Phoenix With Twinning Support from Lions Club of Panvel Sargam ⸻ 📅 Activity Identity • Event Name: Krishna Janmashtami Utsav • Date & Time: Thursday, 14th August 2025, 10:30 AM • Venue: Navi Mumbai Vidyalaya, Plot No. 6, Sector 26, Opp. Railway Colony, Vashi • Theme: Humanitarian & Cultural Service ⸻ 🦁 Organizing Details • Leading Club: Lions Club of Navi Mumbai Platinum • Twinning Partner: Lions Club of Panvel Sargam • Leo Support: Leo Club of Platinum Phoenix • Key Leaders Present: • Chief Guest: Lion Sanjeev Suryavanshi (District Governor) • Guests of Honour: Lion Pravin Sarnaik (1st Vice District Governor), Lion Vijay Ganatra (2nd Vice District Governor) • Special Guests & Invitees: Lion R.P. Pandey, Lion Vijay Wanage, Lion Deepak Patil, Lion Sanjay Chaurasiya, Lion Dharampal Chugh, Lion Girish Mhatre • Platinum Team: Lion Meena Thanwani (President), Lion Dr. Vinita Singh (Secretary), Lion CA Rasmeena Esaf (Treasurer), Lion Rajesh Jagasia (1st Vice President), Lion Anoop Tharwani (Chartered President) • From Panvel Sargam: • Ln Premendra Bahira • Ln Dhawal Shah • Ln Omkar Khedkar ⸻ 📝 Activity Description Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with joy, devotion, and community service. Along with the cultural festivities and dahi-handi celebrations, the highlight of the day was the distribution of gifts to over 1,000 children. The program blended spirituality with service, ensuring that every child felt included in the festival. Lively bhajans, cheerful gathering, and the children’s excitement created an atmosphere full of happiness and unity. ⸻ 👩‍👩‍👧 Participation • Beneficiaries: 1,000 children (gift distribution) • Lion Members Involved: Over 40 Lions from multiple clubs including Panvel Sargam • Special Guests & District Dignitaries: As listed above ⸻ 🌟 Impact • Before vs After: Children arrived with curiosity, and left with smiles, gifts, and a sense of belonging. The joy in their eyes reflected the true spirit of Janmashtami. • Emotional Connect: One child remarked, “This feels like a family celebration where everyone remembers us.” • Community Message: Festivals are not just about rituals — they are about sharing, caring, and uplifting others. Items Distributed: Gifts, snacks, and festive tokens for children