Date and Time: April 26 at 6.15 pm
Venue: Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, Nagpur
Organizer: Ashwini Kidney Trust
Co-organizer / Collaborating Organization (if any): Sankatmachan Hanuman mandir Vasant Nagar , Nagpur
Objective of the Event:
Emotions play an important role in human consciousness and shape much of our mental health. After we cross 60, new challenges emerge, including empty-nest syndrome, bereavement, loss of physical health due to various illnesses, and role changes. Various negative emotions interfere with healthy and happy living.
There is low awareness in the community about many of these aspects. There are many inappropriate attitudes towards these issues.
Objectives :
- Sensitise the participants about emotional well-being
- Eaborate the important determinants of emotional wellbeing
- Create fraternity amongst the participants
Brief Description of the Event
The event started on time, with Mr. Ashok Ninave as the master of ceremonies. Dr Dhananjay Ookalkar welcomed the participants and explained about the various activities of Ashwini kidney trust and the purpose of the current activity which is being run under the gerontology club.
Mrs. Manesha Deshpande elaborated about the history of the SankatMochan Hanuman Mandirand the activities conducted by the mandir. Mr. Satokar discussed various dimensions of emotional health with Dr. Sharmishta Gupta. Emotions are a natural state of human beings; experience shows us various emotions at different stages of human life’s Emotional strength is better in women than in men. So that they can handle various situations in life with fortitude. Family relations are important in determining emotional stability. There should be free communication among family members. Loneliness is an important cause of depression. It can be overcome by being social.as man is a social animal.
In the open house Dr Pramod siddham raised the issue of the seat of emotions. The event was well attended and in the pious atmosphere of the temple it revealed an important aspect of human life.
Mrs Sushma Satokar, Dr Mrs Sushmita Gupta, Dr Dhananjay Ookalkar and Mr Vijay Satokar at Sankatmochan Hanuman Mandir during emotional wellbeing after 60 years awareness program April 26 2026
Major Activities
- Activity 1 – Interaction of Mr Vijay satokar with Dr Sharmishta Gupta
- Activity 2 – Open house with the delegates
- Activity 3 – Creation of awareness of Ashwini kidney trust and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir
Chief Guests / Speakers
- Name Dr Sharmishta Gupta clinical psychologist
- Name –Mr Vijay Satokar, senior journalist for discussion with Dr Gupta
- Name – Brahmakumari delegates
Attendance
- Total number of participants 50
- 4 doctors
- Residents of Vasant Nagar
Members of read Nagpur organisation Mr Samiran Gaikwad and Ms Nikita Gupta
Hanuman mandir bhakts Mr Rajeev Pathak secretary of the temple, Mr Shrikant Vinchurne treasurer of the temple trust, Mrs Manisha Deshpande senior resident of Vasant Nagar, Mr Date senior resident of the Vasant Nagar
Mr Ninave conducting the session
Feedback from Patients and Participants
The organisation of the function and purpose was well appreciated. Mr. Vinchurne offered to make the temple premises available for any such activities. He saw an opportunity in such programs to bring the community closer so that people would approach each other in times of need
Services Provided
- No other service was provided as this was sensitisation educational activity
Special Highlights
This activity has highlighted the possibility of using temple property to increase awareness regarding emotional well-being. Brahmakumaris could be requiring these services.
The audience a glimpse
Contribution of Volunteers and Team
- The following persons contributed in a special way
- Mr Vijay Satokar for conducting the session elegantly
- Mr. Sameeran Gaikwad for introducing the resource person Mrs. Dr.Sharmishta Gupta
- Mr Rajeev Pathak, secretary and Mr. Shrikant Vinchurne treasurer for venue management
- Mr. Ninave for being moc
- Mrs. Prafulata Rode for keeping accurate record of the proceeding.
Conclusion
The successful execution of this event has made participants aware of the importance of emotional well being in the elderly.
Future Plan
The participants were open to more activities like these.
Some topics which are being considered
- The golden hour
- How to modify your house after 60 years
- Using the mobile
Vote of Thanks
Ashwini Kidney Trust is indebted to Mr and Mrs Satokar, Hanuman Mandir Temple, and Dr Sharmishta Gupta
Prepared By Dr Dhananjay Ookalkar
Name : Dr Dhananjay Ookalkar
Designation: Managing trustee
Organization: Ashwini Kidney Trust
Date 30/04/2026