Happiness Through Service Manglagauri Pooja – A Celebration of Womanhood and Empowerment

10 Aug 2025

Happiness Through Service Manglagauri Pooja – A Celebration of Womanhood and Empowerment ⸻ 🏆 Activity Identity • Title of the Event: Manglagauri Pooja • Date & Time: Sunday, 10th August 2025 at 4:00 PM • Venue: NMSA, 1st Floor Conference Hall, Sec. 1A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai • Theme: Humanitarian Efforts – Strengthening Women Empowerment & Fellowship Happiness Through Service Manglagauri Pooja – A Celebration of Womanhood and Empowerment ⸻ 🏆 Activity Identity • Title of the Event: Manglagauri Pooja • Date & Time: Sunday, 10th August 2025 at 4:00 PM • Venue: NMSA, 1st Floor Conference Hall, Sec. 1A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai • Theme: Humanitarian Efforts – Strengthening Women Empowerment & Fellowship ⸻ 🤝 Organizing Details • Lead Club: Lions Club of Navi Mumbai Agri Koli • In Twinning With: Multiple Lions Clubs (as per banner) including Panvel Sargam, Ulwe Gems, Palm Beach Elite, and others. • President: Lion Nilam Vijay Patil 📝 About the Event & Its Importance Manglagauri Pooja is a traditional festival celebrated by women to pray for the well-being of their families and prosperity in life. Lions Clubs embraced this cultural essence by organizing a grand get-together for women members, celebrating not only tradition but also the strength, resilience, and bonding of women. The event gave an opportunity for women Lions and non-Lion participants to come together, share experiences, and celebrate cultural values. This gathering helped create a sense of belonging, joy, and emotional well-being. ⸻ 🌸 Highlights of the Event • Beautifully organized Manglagauri Pooja rituals. • Women members dressed in traditional Maharashtrian sarees, creating a vibrant cultural atmosphere. • Fellowship, music, and sharing of positive experiences among participants. • Strengthened bonds of sisterhood and empowerment within the Lions community. ⸻ 👩‍👩‍👧 Participation • Beneficiaries: 100+ women who participated and enjoyed the cultural empowerment gathering. • Lion Members from Panvel Sargam: • Ln Dr. Manada Panditt • Ln Sanjay Godse • Ln Swati Godse • Non-Lion participant: Duhita Panditt • Distinguished Guests: Multiple District Leaders & Club Presidents (as per banner). ⸻ ⏳ Service Hours • Planning Hours: 3 Hours • On-Ground Hours: 12 Hours • Total Lion Hours: 15 Hours ⸻ 🌟 Impact The Manglagauri Pooja created emotional upliftment and cultural bonding among women Lions. Many participants expressed joy and gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate traditions in such a warm and collective way. The event strengthened fellowship, boosted morale, and showcased the importance of cultural preservation along with service. ⸻ 🙏 Gratitude Special thanks to Lion Nilam Vijay Patil (President) and Lions Club of Navi Mumbai Agri Koli for leading this initiative. Appreciation to all supporting clubs, especially Panvel Sargam Lions, for contributing their time and presence to make the celebration grand and meaningful.