'Ek Saath, Ek Lakh, Gita Path': Kolkata's unique initiative aims to set world records

Kolkata: In a buzz-worthy development, organisers of “Ek Saath – Ek Lakh – Gita Path," dismissing political intents said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend much-talked-about Bhagav Gita recitation programme in Kolkata on December 24.

invitation has also been sent to President. organisers have also sent a written letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, requesting her participation. 

programme aims to set three world records, including holding largest mass Bhagavat Reing in world. organisers hope for one lakh simultaneous Gita recitations. It will take place at Brige Pare Ground and will host Shankaracharya Sananda Saraswati, who will teach city a few days in vance. 

three organisers have for quite some time, with an attempt to have one lakh simultaneous Gita recitations. Sanatan Sanskriti Sans, Matilal Bharat Tirtha Seba Mission Ashram, and Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Poris in a joint press conference said that this is second edition of such an initiative. 

y observed with given mobilisation, programme is most talked about in state. 

venue will have two stages- "saanskrit" and "anushthan." Five hyayas from Bhagavat Gita will be recited and is expected to take around one and a half hours.

invitations have also been sent to 1,500 sants and shus in state. More than 50,000 conch shells are expected to be brought by people for mega programme. 

People dressed in Indian attires such as kurtas and pyjamas or dhoti will be me to sit in front seats.