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The serene atmosphere of the Shubh Janmotsav celebrations was organised by Nilachala Saraswata Sangha in honour of Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa Deva. Inside a peaceful ashram hall, devotees gather to commemorate the revered spiritual teacher’s birth anniversary through prayer, reflection, and devotional activities. Men and women sit respectfully on a red-carpeted floor, participating in a traditional satsang focused on spiritual teachings and collective worship. The gathering features devotional singing, scriptural readings, and spiritual discourses that encourage contemplation and community participation. Traditional Indian musical instruments, including the harmonium and mardala, accompany the bhajans and sacred chants, filling the hall with a meditative ambience. The repeated chanting
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