Prayer Meeting in Dwarka

Shree Manoharbhai Bhanjibhai Oghadbhai Dhakan, Borivali (West), Mumbai, India.
Hon. Secretary of Parajiya Soni Sahkari Society Boriwali - Mumbai (Soni Wadi Mumbai)
(passed away in Dwarka during the World Gathering)

It is with great regret that we inform the members of our community that
Shree Manoharbhai Bhanjibhai Oghadbhai Dhakan, age 65
very sadly passed away at 3.30pm on Saturday, 17th December 2011 Magshar Vad Satam, 2068 in Dwarka.

Prayer Meeting at Dwarka
Sog Sabha / Prayer meeting were held the same day on at Dwarka.

Dhirajlal Dhakan (Federation President) – Vallabhbhai Dhorda (Mumbai Soni Wadi President) – Suryakantbhai Challa (Pattni Brotherhood, Nairobi)

Dhirajlal Dhakan (Federation President) – Vallabhbhai Dhorda (Mumbai Soni Wadi President) – Dhirajlal Sagar (Rajkot Mahamandal President) – Suryakantbhai Challa (Pattni Brotherhood, Nairobi) – Kantibhai Ghaghada (Jamnagar Samaj President)

The World gathering was unfortunately marred by sadness. After the first opening session of the World Conference at the Sanatan Mandal Hall and the lunch thereafter, it was time to go to the Dwarkadhish Mandir for the Dhwaja Arohan (flag hosting ceremony) on the Mandir. Hundreds of Pattnis were making their way to the temple. While travelling to the mandir in a rickshaw with other committee members, Shree Manharbhai Dhakan suffered a massive heart attack and sadly passed away.

No words of comfort can really help in times of family’s loss and grief. The only comfort I can offer is that he passed away while heading to the Lord Krishna’s temple as if he was prepared for entering the spiritual realm of Bhagwan Shree Krishna.

As a mark of respect, the remaining program and special session of the Federation was cancelled. Prayer Meeting was held the same evening followed by the simple dinner of Chaas rotla and khichdi. This was the first time that our community members from so many countries had ever gathered together to pay homage to a departed soul.

On behalf of the community, we send our sincere condolences to the family. May Bhagwan Krishna, Dwarkadheesh, give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace.