Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 21: The third edition of “Kailakh Sandesh Panchang Calendar” was released in a well-attended programme organized by Shri Kailakh Jyotish evam Vedic Sansthan Trust at Central Sanskrit University, Shri Ranbir campus, Kot Bhalwal near here, today.
The calendar has been brought out by Mahant Rohit Shastri, president, Shri Kailakh Jyotish evam Vedic Sansthan Trust Raipur Thather, Jammu, J&K. A number of dignitaries were also honoured on this occasion for their remarkable contribution to society and promotion of Sanskrit and Vedic culture. The function was presided over by former Minister and senior BJP leader, Sham Lal Sharma who was the chief guest. Dr. J.P. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, was chief patron. Former DGP, Dr. S. P. Vaid presided over the function. The function was also graced by former MLC, Vibodh Gupta was guest of honour, former Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. R D Sharma and senior BJP leader, Anil Gupta were the special guest. Prof.Madan Mohan Jha, Director, Central Sanskrit University, Shri Ranbir campus, Jammu was the main speaker on the occasion.
On the occasion, chief guest, former Minister and State BJP vice president, Sham Lal Sharma said that Panchang is an astrological diary which gives useful astrological information required by an astrologer. It is consulted for finding and selecting an appropriate and auspicious time for important occasions, ceremonies or actions like marriage, education, travel, starting new business or project, examination, interview etc.
Mahant Rohit Shastri said that the Panchang Calendar will be distributed free of cost. He also appealed people to remain united and to work for the preservation of their culture and their moral values.
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