‘Jala Mahasangamam’ to showcase unity in diversity

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Monday September 15 2003 11:17 IST

 

‘Jala Mahasangamam’ to showcase unity in diversity

 

KOCHI: As a part of the Amrita Varsham 50

celebrations, a grand ‘Jala Mahasangamam’ involving

representatives from all 191 United Nation member

countries symbolising the unity of humankind will be

organised on September 26.

 

The Jala Mahasangamam (convergence of waters) will

celebrate humanities varied richness and diversity.

 

Flags and water from all countries and the seven

sacred rivers of India will be honoured at this unique

programme.

 

The procession will feature Mata Amritanandamayi’s

devotees from all over the world wearing the

traditional attire of their respective cultures.

 

The parade will begin 2 km away from the international

stadium and a single vessel containing water from the

seven sacred rivers of India and all the countries

throughout the world will be offered to Mata

Amritanandamayi, who will bless the water and present

it to the President A P J Abdul Kalam. The President

will water a banyan sapling.

 

Upon the ceremony’s conclusion, water from individual

nations will be mixed and distributed to

representatives from each nation to take back to their

native lands.

 

With flags representing each country, water

representing the life of each country and the oil lamp

representing the wisdom and love of each country, this

unique ritual will offer an inspiring view of the

world’s unity and richness.

 

 

>From www.newindpress.com

 

Keval

(IMHO, it's rather hokey that the devotee representing

Canada will be dressed as a Mountie!)