People felicitate Prakash Chavan for his service
Prakash Chavan, who operates from the Parijat Nagar rickshaw stand, transported more than 40 devotees across Gangapur Road, Old Gangapur Naka and Satpur between 8am and 8pm without accepting any fare. Calling it his annual service initiative, Chavan said, “We have 364 days to earn. His gesture won widespread appreciation. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik Stay updated with the latest Nashik news.
A native of Chalisgaon who has been driving an autorickshaw in Nashik for over two decades, Chavan said surviving two strokes had strengthened his belief in service. I only ferry devotees carrying Ganesh idols free of cost,” he said. When I asked about the fare, he (Chavan) said it was his duty,” said devotee Shailesh Patil.
Nashik : An autorickshaw driver in Nashik spent all of Tuesday ferrying devotees carrying Ganapati idols home free of charge. One day should be kept for serving people and pleasing the deity. “I have suffered strokes twice. I believe in serving people and God. Many passengers congratulated him, posed for photographs and attempted to pay him, but Chavan politely refused. “I was looking for a vehicle to take the idol home. Several passengers later honoured Chavan with shawls and coconuts, turning his simple act of service into one of Ganeshotsav’s feel-good stories. Download the TOI App.