Swami Ghat Business Committee Celebrates Annual Van Vihar Festival with Devotional Fervor

Mathura, September 24, 2026: The Swami Ghat Business Committee recently marked the conclusion of its annual Van Vihar festival, a highly anticipated event that brought together the local merchant community for a day of celebration and unity. The festival, which celebrates the local heritage and community spirit of the region, was observed with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor. The program featured an elaborate series of events, culminating in a vibrant musical evening that highlighted the devotional spirit of the Mathura region.

Inauguration and Official Welcome

The festivities commenced with a formal lamp-lighting ceremony, signifying the auspicious start of the annual proceedings. The ceremony was led by key figures of the Nagar Udyog Vyapar Pratinidhi Mandal, including City President Sunil Agarwal, General Secretary Sunil Sahani, Vice Presidents Raj Narayan Gaur and Dilip Kumar Pandey, Treasurer Meena Lal Bajaj, Senior Minister Vikas Jindal, and Youth President Mukesh Agarwal. They were joined by Ward Councilor Kunj Bihari Bhardwaj in officiating the opening. Following the inauguration, the local office bearers were welcomed by the committee’s dedicated patrons and leadership team, including Patron Laxman Khandelwal and Babulal Khandelwal, President Shyam Sundar Agarwal, General Secretary Rishi Agarwal, Treasurer Vishnu Agarwal Bhagat Ji, and Vice President Radha Raman Ruhela.

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Successful Coordination and Cultural Programs

The success of this year’s Van Vihar was credited to the meticulous planning of the organizing team. The event was managed by Program Director Pradeep Poshak Wale, Chief Coordinator Girraj Agarwal Kapde Wale, and organizers Sumit Agarwal Wale and Kanha Agarwal. Sanjay Agarwal Chemical Wale served as the Welcome President for the function, extending hospitality by honoring committee members with traditional stoles. The event provided a platform for community interaction, fostering stronger ties among the local business fraternity.

The Devotional Evening and Engaging Activities

A major highlight of the celebration was the Bhajan Sandhya, where the Keshav Dev Musical Group enchanted the audience with a series of soul-stirring devotional songs. The atmosphere was described by attendees as deeply spiritual and joyous. To add a layer of interactivity, Vikas Jindal organized a ‘Dhun Round’ competition. During this engaging session, members were presented with musical melodies and challenged to identify the specific devotional hymns associated with each. This interactive segment was met with great interest, and participants who successfully identified the tunes were recognized and awarded, adding a competitive yet celebratory spirit to the evening.

Community Participation and Conclusion

The event saw significant attendance from the local merchant community, reflecting the strong bond shared by the traders of the area. Notable attendees included Ravi Agarwal, Suresh Bhatia, Ayush Bhargav, Suresh Khanna, Vishal Gupta, Vishal Agarwal, Vivek Agarwal, Pradeep Agarwal, Pawan Agarwal, Sanjay Agarwal, Chintu Agarwal, Dilip Agarwal, Dilip Gupta, Abhishek Jain, Matin, Jacky, and Sanu. The program was skillfully moderated by Vikas Jindal, who ensured the smooth flow of the evening’s proceedings. As the event concluded, President Shyam Sundar Agarwal delivered a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and the business community for their support in making the Van Vihar festival a resounding success for the society at Swami Ghat.