Contents: May - 2021 Visit of Election Commission official Activities of Medical Department Revolutionary Marriage Help to Home Boys and Girls from Visit of BDO of Jhalda Block Construction of Well Beside Dimdiha Dam Completed Ananda Marga Activities in ISRN’s Newsletter Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji’s Birthday Centenary Three Hours Kiirtana at Baba Memorial Ananda Marga Sports Academy Two numbers Naming Ceremony Birthday Celebration of Chief Patron

Visit of Election Commission official 1st May: Vote Counting Observer of District an official of Election Commissioner of Smt. Chanchal Varma (Rajasthan) visited Ananda Nagar. She has seen many projects at Ananda Nagar and was very pleased seeing so many developmental activities here. Especially she was eager to know Ananda Marga philosophy.

Revolutionary Marriage 9th May: Ananda Marga revolutionary marriage was held at Jhalda town. Bride named Purnima, M.A. B.Ed, the youngest daughter of Mr. Amar Modak and Mrs. Sumitra Modak of Old Baghmundi Road, Jhalda, Purulia. Bridegroom named Mukul, M.A. B.Ed, the second son of Mr. Shaktipada Garain and Mrs. Parubala Garain of Chitmu, Ananda Nagar. The marriage was solemnized as per Ananda Marga Caryacarya written by Shri Shri Anandamurtijii, the proponent and founder of the Ananda Marga Pracraka Samgha. Marriage is recognized as a spiritual ceremony in Ananda Marga. Acarya Mohanananda Avadhuta officiated on behalf of the bridegroom and Avadhutika Ananda Sumita Acarya officiated on behalf of the bride. Acarya Narayananda Avadhuta gave a short speech on Ananda Marga Revolutionary Marriage at the end of Prabhat Sangeet, Kiirtan, collective Iishvar Pranidhana (meditation).

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Visit of BDO of Jhalda Block Today, 15th May 2021, BDO of Jaipur block Shri Biswajit Das and his family with his office staff member came to visit Ananda Nagar. They visited various projects, archeological and scenic places of Ananda Nagar. Ananda Marga Activities in ISRN’s Newsletter ISRN (Indian Social Responsibility Network) supported by Ministry of Culture, Government of India regularly publish Quarterly E-News Letter where activities/services provided by various Non-Government Organizations are displayed. In their issue Volume 27 for the period October to December 2020, the news of the service works done by Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha for the development of the grass roots people in Ananda Nagar has been published. The newsletter also reached out to 408 organizations in India who are working for the most backward people in the society and are recognized by ISRN and others.

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Three Hours Kiirtana at Baba Memorial 16th May: On the third Sunday of every month, a three- hour Akhanda Nama Kiirtan "Baba Nam Kevalam" is performed at the Baba Memorial in Ananda Nagar. Today three hours Akhanda kiirtana was done in accordance with the pandemic law in the current Corona atmosphere.

Two numbers Naming Ceremony 17th May: In the villages of Chitmu and Rajuardi (Guridih) the naming ceremony of the child is held according to the rules of Ananda Marga Caryacarya. (1) The first child of Champa and Tarun Garain, a resident of Chitmu, was named "Nandini". Avadhutika Ananda Sumita Acarya officiated. (2) Rajuardih (Guridih) resident Pratima and Bhim Rajuar's second infant son was named "Nayan". Acarya Devapremananda Avadhuta officiated.

Activities of Medical Department Lock down has been declared in from 15th May to 30th May and subsequently extended upto 15th June due severe attack of the 2nd wave of Covid 19 in the State. In this situation the Medical Department of Ananda Marga Pracarka Samgha has organized Maedcal Camps, Sanitization program to the Villages of Ananda Nagar Diocese together with propagation of the safety and health awareness .

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17th May: Sanitization at Chitmu Village

18th May: Sanitization at Pundag Bazaar, Pundag Railway Station and Pundag (Baglata) Police Investigation Center.

18th May: Special Medical Camp at Gurrah Bazar, Chitraghutu and Rajuardih villages of Ananda Nagar. 160 patients were given free medicine and vitamin tablets.

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19th May: Sanitization at Guridih, Sarjumahata and Barametyala villages.

20th May: Propagating health awareness against Covid 19 and sanitizing the public places at Karche, Kashidih villages.

21st May: Propagating health awareness against Covid 19 and sanitizing the public places at Police Station and Railway station of , Baglata, Shalagram, Bhagudih Darikuri villages.

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22nd May: Medical Camp at Susnidih Village where necessary medicines, vitamin-C, zinc tablets, Vitamin B-complex syrups and masks were distributed to 213 people at the camp. Everyone is made aware of hygiene.

22nd May: Sanitized Singhghagra, Kosangi, Kalyanpur and Hinjari-Shayampur villages and propagated health awareness.

29th May: Medical camp at Chirkamu Village. Necessary medicines, Vitamin-C, Zinc tablets, B-complex syrups and masks were distributed to a total 246 people from Bail, Chota Malka, Baro Malka, Asunia and Chirkamu villages at the camp. Everyone is made aware of hygiene and good health.

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Help to Home Boys and Girls from Jhalda 23rd May: Vivek Pratapji, the Administrative Officer Life Insure Corporation of Jhalda distributed essential food items, coconut oil, soap, slippers, notebooks, pens, umbrellas and chocolates to the Boys and Girls of Ananda Marga Children's Home.

Construction of Well Beside Dimdiha Dam Completed 23rd May: Construction of the well near Dimdiha check Dam has been completed. The work was stopped for a short period during digging due to obstruction of a large stone at the bottom of the well. As a result the cost to complete the project has been increased to Rs 2,72,200. As a result there is a deficit of Rs 1,02,200 now. This project will be used for the irrigation of the agricultural fields of marginal farmers in Dimdiha village.

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Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji’s Birthday Centenary 26th May: On the occasion of the birth centenary of the great philosopher Shrii Shrii Ananda Murtijii, the proponent and founder of the Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha various social activities have been performed on today in different villages and units of Ananda Nagar, Ananda Marga Shishu Sadan (Children Home) for boys and girls. The events were Nagar Kirtan, Prabhat Sangiit, Akhanda Kirtan (Some places done for 12/6 hours) collective Iishvar Pranidhan , Svadhyay, discussion of Ananda Marga philosophy, reading and explaining of Ananda Vanii, collective breakfast, distribution of clothes to 152 needy people, distribution of notebooks and pens to 312 children, Narayan Seva, cleanliness and health awareness programs during the celebration of the birth centenary. A quiz contest was also organized among the Ananda Nagar Home boys on this occasion.

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Ananda Marga Sports Academy Gurukul is one of the organ of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. ‘Sports” is one of the various faculties of the Gurukul. As one of the activities of Sports Faculty we have started giving coaching to the boys of 7 to 13 years from 1st April, 2021 which is continuing. From 29th May, 2021 we have started Football coaching for local girls. Initially this coaching will be provided twice a week. Presently 18 girls have joined for Football coaching.

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Birthday Celebration of Chief Patron 31st May: Chief Patron of the Football Coaching at Ananda Nagar is Shri Rupesh Singh. His 41st birthday has been celebrated today at Ananda Marga Central Children's Home as per the Ananda Marga Caryacarya (Social Code) Rules. Acarya Narayanananda Avadhuta explained about the purpose and importance of celebrating birthday at the end of collective Iishvar Pranidhan (Prabhat Samgita, kiirtan, sadhana, guru puja). The elders then blessed Rupeshji with sandalwood tilak and paddy-durba and encouraged him to do service to the humanity. Rupeshji bowed to them. The ceremony ended with a collective lunch.

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N.B.: All monthly Ananda Nagar News are now available on the website: http://www.Anandanagar.org, Published by – Ac Narayanananda Avadhuta, Rector Master, Ananda Nagar

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