Patna: The Chitragupta Samajik Sansthan felicitated 53 distinguished personalities for their contributions to literature, art, culture, education, medicine and social service at a cultural evening held at Giriraj Utsav Palace in Patna City on Tuesday, marking the Bhagwan Shri Chitragupta Puja celebrations.
The event was inaugurated by Nagaland Governor Nandkishore Yadav, while former Union Minister and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad attended as the chief guest. Padma Shri Dr Gopal Prasad Sinha presided over the event. The organisation also unveiled its souvenir, ‘Kalamjeevi’, on the occasion.
Among the distinguished guests were MLC Dr Sanjay Mayukh, Patna Mayor Sita Sahu, former Vice-Chancellor Prof K.C. Sinha, Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan President Dr Anil Sulabh and Rajesh Ballav.
Yadav said the ideals of Bhagwan Shri Chitragupta symbolise knowledge, writing, duty and justice, adding that such initiatives preserve cultural identity and encourage talent. Prasad highlighted the Kayastha community’s historic contributions to education, administration, literature and nation-building, stressing the importance of passing this legacy on to younger generations.
Dr Gopal Prasad Sinha said recognising talent generates positive energy and strengthens social unity and cultural awareness.
चित्रगुप्त सामाजिक संस्थान, बिहार द्वारा पटना सिटी स्थित गिरिराज उत्सव पैलेस में श्री चित्रगुप्त पूजनोत्सव के पूर्व संध्या पर आयोजित सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन किया। इस अवसर पर समाज के प्रति उत्कृष्ट योगदान देने वाले समाजसेवियों एवं प्रबुद्धजनों को चित्रगुप्त सेवा सम्मान से सम्मानित किया गया।
भगवान श्री चित्रगुप्त जी का जीवन-दर्शन हमें सत्यनिष्ठा, न्याय, विवेक एवं कर्तव्यपरायणता के मार्ग पर चलने की प्रेरणा देता है। ऐसे आयोजन हमारी समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक एवं आध्यात्मिक परंपराओं को सुदृढ़ करने के साथ-साथ सामाजिक एकता, सद्भाव और सेवा भाव को भी प्रोत्साहित करते हैं।
भगवान श्री चित्रगुप्त जी से समस्त प्रदेशवासियों के सुख, समृद्धि एवं कल्याण की कामना करता हूँ।
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— Nand Kishore Yadav (@nkishoreyadav) November 10, 2026
A special honour was conferred on senior Jharkhand litterateur Niranjan Prasad Srivastava in memory of poet Satyanarayan, composer of the Bihar state anthem. Several other distinguished personalities from diverse fields were also felicitated.
Five young achievers—Aastha Sinha, Nishtha, Kirti Rani, Anant Akash and Lavanya Ravi—received the Rajendra Megha Award, accompanied by cash prizes.
The cultural evening featured performances by Prem Kumar, Kumar Sambhav, Rakesh Kumar, Vanshika Sinha, Sarthak Saxena, Akanksha Sinha, Meghashri Anjum, Tia Verma and several other artists, who enthralled the audience.
Kamal Nayan Srivastava, who conducted the programme and proposed the vote of thanks, said the organisation remains committed to strengthening social bonds through cultural, creative and community initiatives. Organisation President Ganesh Prasad Sinha also addressed the gathering.
