Khandela/Chomu, April 16, 2026:
The third phase of the “Khandelwal Vaishya Dham (Khandela-Dham) Jagran Bharat Rath Yatra” was formally launched on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:15 PM from the Ganesh Temple at Khandela Dham in Khandela village, District Sikar, Rajasthan—the place of origin of the Khandelwal Vaishya community.
The Yatra aims to create awareness about the community’s sacred pilgrimage site, Khandelwal Vaishya Dham, and to strengthen cultural and spiritual unity across the country. The launch took place under the leadership of Founder and Lifetime Managing Trustee Purushottam Gupta, President R.C. Gupta (Jhalani), and General Secretary Ramesh Chandra Khandelwal (Jodhpur).
Professor Ramesh Kumar Rawat, National Spokesperson and Media In-charge of the Akhil Bharat Varshiya Khandelwal Vaishya Mahasabha and a resident of Ashok Vihar Colony, Chomu, lauded the initiative as a commendable step. Speaking over the phone from Gangtok, he extended his best wishes and congratulations to the leadership, stating that the Yatra would significantly contribute to the social and cultural development of the community.
Continuing its journey, the Yatra reached the Khandelwal Dharamshala in Chomu on April16, where it received a warm and grand welcome from members of the local community.
Prominent attendees included President Mukesh Khuteta, Vice President Govind Jhalani, Secretary Virendra Khandelwal, Joint Secretary Ramesh Dagayach, Treasurer Naveen Kasliwal, and Patrons Amar Chand Rawat, Om Prakash Kasliwal, Mool Chand Dusad, Kailash Sethi, and Mahendra Tambolia. They were joined by former President Jugal Dagayach and several respected community members, along with a large number of women who participated enthusiastically in the Welcome Ceremony.
During the event, an Aarti was performed and Bhog was offered to the deities enshrined in the Yatra Rath. These included:
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37 Kuldevi Matash representing all 72 gotras of the community
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Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Kalbhairav
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Mother Ganga and Mother Saraswati
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Revered saints Sundardas Ji and Balaramdas Ji Maharaj