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New religious meet in Namrup

For the first time in the north eastern region Namrup is gearing up to celebrate 3rd anniversary of Shree Ram Sharnam Ashram on August 30 and 31. The event will start with Amritvani and Bhajan with a monolithic prayer (Ram Nam Jaap) from 7pm till next morning 7am. On August 31, the monolothic prayer will end at 7 in the morning with a devotional programme.

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