Hari Om Mandir rings in 2017 with awards

CHICAGO, IL — The Devotees at Hari Om Mandir, Medinah, IL continued their age-old tradition of ringing in the New Year, with “Akhand Ramayan Path”. On December 31 and completing with the Bhog on January 1.

All the members of the Board, along with several other friends & relatives started the Ramayan Path with a formal Pooja and other rituals performed by the Temple Priest, Pandit Dinesh Kumar. This year also, as the clock struck 12 at midnight, bells rang, Shankh Naad echoed and the chanting of Ram Dhun ushered in the New Year 2017!!!

The Mandir was beautifully decorated with buntings, dazzling streamers, banners, flowers, and bells etc. to enhance the ambience for the celebrations.

In Hari Om Mandir, Janaury 1 is also a day of administrative activity. The 2 Boards– Executive Board (EB) and Board of Trustees (BOT) that run the show all year round, are introduced to the general congregation.

It is time to honor and acknowledge the services of the outgoing Members who have completed their term, and welcome aboard new members, who will be taking charge and serving the community in 2017.