Bareilly: A spirit of devotion, community service, and public welfare marked the observance of Nirjala Ekadashi at the Tehsil Sadar campus in Bareilly, where a special sherbet distribution programme was organized to provide relief to people amid the intense summer heat.
The initiative was carried out by staff members and teachers associated with the Voter Registration Centre at Tehsil Sadar. During the event, chilled sherbet was distributed to passersby, advocates, government employees, and members of the public, reflecting the enduring Indian tradition of selfless service and compassion.
Nirjala Ekadashi, observed during the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, is considered one of the most sacred and spiritually significant fasts in Sanatan Dharma. According to religious belief, devotees who observe the fast and worship Lord Vishnu on this day receive the spiritual merit equivalent to observing all Ekadashis of the year.
Inspired by these values, the organizers dedicated the programme to the ideals of humanitarian service and social welfare. Participants emphasized that Nirjala Ekadashi is not merely a day of fasting but also a festival that promotes kindness, charity, and concern for the well-being of others.
Many attendees noted that offering refreshments to thirsty individuals during the scorching summer season is regarded as a noble act of service. People who received the sherbet appreciated the initiative, describing it as a commendable example of social harmony, community participation, and human compassion.
The event witnessed the active participation of teachers and staff members, including Rishi Kumar, Yogendra Pal Singh (Azad), Ramesh Kumar, Shashank Shekhar, Ashish Dixit, Lucky Saxena, Manoj Pal, Mehraj Alam, Saurabh Rathore, Deepak Sharma, Pankaj Rathore, Vinod Kumar, and Yashwant.
Senior Assistant Rajat Saxena and Uvesh Sahu from the District Election Office also joined the programme and contributed to the service initiative.
During the event, participants offered prayers to Lord Vishnu and pledged to continue promoting the values of charity, goodwill, and community service. Speakers highlighted that such religious and social initiatives strengthen social unity, encourage cooperation, and help connect younger generations with the cultural and ethical values of Indian traditions.
The sherbet distribution programme emerged as a meaningful example of how faith-inspired service can contribute to public welfare. Organizers said the event conveyed an important message—that the true essence of religion extends beyond rituals and worship and is reflected in acts of kindness, service to the needy, and the welfare of humanity.
Reported by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly.
