Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair 2011
CHENNAI, INDIA, January 2011: A total of 150 stalls had been put up by various organizations at the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair 2011, held at the Sri Ramachandra University ground, Thiruvanmiyur. The fair was sponsored by Global Foundation for Civilizational Harmony, Chennai chapter. Nearly 250,000 people were expected to visit the fair before its closing date of January 30.
The stall of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams was one of the attractions at the fair. Photographs of the temple, deity processions and various places in Tirupati were featured. Magazines and books brought out by the TTD were also available at the fair.
Representatives of various organizations said it is an opportunity for the participants to reach out to the visitors about their services. At some stalls, the visitors are briefed about the training courses in traditional values, yoga and Hindu rituals. Educational institutions and hospitals run by various trusts also put up stalls.
