Fri Apr 04 15:31:13 UTC 2025: ## Local Woman Wins Gold Medal in Bhagavad Gita Recitation
**Visakhapatnam, April 4, 2025** – Jyothi Chaganti of Visakhapatnam has achieved a significant accomplishment, winning a gold medal in the Bhagavad Gita recitation competition held by the Sri Avadhoota Datta Peetham in Mysore. The award ceremony took place at the Datta Ashram in Dindigul, Hyderabad, where Ms. Chaganti received her medal from Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swami.
Ms. Chaganti attributed her success to the “Gita Makarandam” group, praising her instructors for their dedication and support in helping her memorize and accurately recite all 701 shlokas of the sacred text. She highlighted the group’s commitment to proper pronunciation and the considerable time investment required, particularly given the students’ other responsibilities.
Having achieved this prestigious award, Ms. Chaganti is now a faculty member of the Gita Makarandam group, passing on her knowledge and passion for the Bhagavad Gita to the next generation of students. She encourages others, especially homemakers, to utilize online platforms to learn the Gita, emphasizing its ability to enrich lives and provide practical guidance in applying the principles of Karma Siddhanta to daily life.
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