Chitragupta Puja brings Vijaya Gardens Chitransh Parivaar together in Jamshedpur
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Jamshedpur, November 11: Devotion, cultural celebrations and recognition of excellence marked the Chitragupta Puja celebrations organised by Vijaya…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, November 11: Devotion, cultural celebrations and recognition of excellence marked the Chitragupta Puja celebrations organised by Vijaya Gardens Chitransh Parivaar at Community Hall No. 5 in Vijaya Gardens, Baridih.
The event brought together members of different generations, strengthening community bonds and celebrating cultural heritage, shared values and collective achievements.
Traditional worship marks beginning of celebrations
The celebrations began with traditional worship of Lord Chitragupta at an artistically decorated mandap. The beautifully adorned idol and elaborate floral decorations added to the festive ambience, while a large number of members, including women and children, participated in the rituals with devotion.
Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings for prosperity, wisdom and well-being. The religious proceedings concluded with the distribution of bhog among the members.
Prominent among those present were B.K. Das, Dr Bibhuti Bhushan, R.K. Verma, Rajeeva Ranjan, Nath Narayan Vasudeva, Dinkar Anand, Deepak Sharan, Ajeet Kumar Sinha, H.P. Srivastava, Naveen Verma, Anupama Akhoury, Priyanka Verma, Ritesh Kumar Sinha and Kishore Srivastava, among others.
Seventh edition of annual souvenir released
The evening programme began with the release of the seventh edition of the annual souvenir of Vijaya Gardens Chitransh Parivaar, edited by Mukteshwar Verma and his editorial team.
The publication highlighted the community’s activities, achievements and continuing efforts to preserve its cultural identity.
A special segment was also organised to felicitate senior citizens in recognition of their experience, contributions and role in nurturing the community.
Young achievers honoured for excellence
Moving beyond religious observance, the organisation recognised young achievers from VGCP families for their accomplishments in academics, sports and creative fields.
Awards were presented under the Chitransh Academic Award, Chitransh Sports Award and Chitransh Award for Art and Music categories. The initiative aimed to encourage youngsters to pursue excellence and showcase their talents.
Neeta Memorial Awards highlight social service and cinematic achievements
Two special honours under the VGCP Neeta Memorial Award category were among the highlights of the evening.
Dr S.K. Sahay received the award for Social Service in recognition of his contributions to society, while Antara Banerjee was honoured with the Neeta Memorial Award for Talent Hunt for her achievements and contribution to the Indian film industry.
Antara, daughter-in-law of Nath Narayan Vasudeva, an executive committee member of Vijaya Gardens Chitransh Parivaar, could not attend the ceremony in person. The award was received on her behalf, while a video message from her was screened during the programme.
A Jamshedpur native, Antara completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Convent and Loyola School before graduating in Statistics from Delhi University. She subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Media Studies and began her professional career in London, working as an assistant director on documentaries and feature films.
After moving to Mumbai, she worked on several feature films and advertising projects before establishing her own production company, Mastercut Pictures, in 2015.
Over the years, she has executive-produced several feature films and web series in collaboration with prominent producers, directors and actors.
Her notable projects include Sarfira, Ikkis, Chhori and Rajma Chawal. Her work in the digital entertainment space includes The Last Hour, Guilty Minds, Hush Hush and the recently released Raakh.
Her association with Laapataa Ladies, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 and was released in India in 2024, marked another significant milestone. The film was subsequently selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.
The recognition brought particular pride to the Jamshedpur community, highlighting the achievements of local talent in the national and international entertainment industry.
Cultural performances add to festive spirit
The celebrations concluded with an entertaining cultural programme coordinated by Ajit Kumar Verma and Rachana Srivastava.
Performances by community members showcased their artistic talents and enthusiasm while bringing families together and further strengthening bonds within the community.
The celebrations reflected the spirit of Chitragupta Puja, combining religious devotion, cultural preservation, intergenerational bonding and recognition of individual achievements.
