Lucknow, June 11: On the auspicious occasion of the third Bada Mangal, a grand Bhandara was organized by City Montessori School at its Head Office here today with great eagerness and enthusiasm.  The Bhandara began with bhajans of Lord Shri Ram, Pujan and Aarti of Pawanputra Shri Hanumanji. CMS Founder-Director and renowned educationist, Dr. Bharti Gandhi garlanded the picture of Shri Hanumanji and extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes of Bada Mangal to all the devotees. On this occasion, Dr Bharti Gandhi said that the Pawanputra Hanumanji bhandara was a way to unite humanity under the umbrella of Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam and also to spread peace, love and harmony amongst all mankind. There was no discrimination of caste, creed or colour at the bhandara. This information was given by the Public Relations Officer of CMS, Mr Rishi Khanna. Mr Khanna said that on this pious occasion, distinguished and worthy citizens of Lucknow participated in distribution of Prasad at the bhandara in large numbers and it was a reflection of the spirit of unity and service that prevails here.  The huge crowds gathered to partake of the Prasad created an atmosphere of divinity and reverence which was a unique experience. Senior officials of CMS distributed the Prasad at the bhandara. 

            Mr Khanna explained that this Vishal Bhandara is a devoted effort by the CMS workers to spread the ideals of unity, peace, harmony and happiness in society and spread the values of divine thinking, noble action and good traditions. CMS education is based upon equality and respect for all religions and spreading the values of Oneness of Religion, Oneness of Mankind and Oneness of God. The high ideal of Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam forms the core of CMS philosophy.