Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 9: In yet another religious endeavour, Dharmarth Trust J&K on Monday celebrated Bagalamukhi Jayanti with traditional fervour and gaiety here at Natraj Temple inside the premises of historical Shri Raghunath Temple.
In this connection, a mega Hawan by renowned preachers of Vedas from Chitrakoot and New Delhi along with Pujaris of Shri Raghunath Temple was performed, which was followed by Arti in the temple of Mata Bagalamukhiji.
On the occasion, Ritu Singh, wife of Ajatshatru Singh, Trustee of J&K Dharmath Trust along with President, Advocate Ajay Gandotra, Secretary Dr Gopal Parthasarthi Sharma, members of J&K Dharmarth Trust Advisory Committee also participated in the Hawan. Deputy Mayor Purnima Sharma also thronged Raghunath ji Temple to pay obeisance to Mata Bagalamukhiji.
Dr Karan Singh, Chairman Trustee also participated in the Aarti through virtual mode and performed live Darshan of Mata Bagalamukhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Ritu Singh said that Mata Bagalamukhi is one of the ten Mahavidyas (great wisdom Goddesses) in Hinduism. “Mata Bagalamukhi Devi removes the devotees’ misconceptions and delusions (or the devotees’ enemies) with her cudgel. She is also known as Pitambara”, she said, adding that the younger generation should visit the shrines and temples to have knowledge of rich culture and traditions associated with this great land of seers and saints.
Ajay Gandotra, President J&K Dharmarth Trust said that today’s celebrations of Mata Bagalamukhi Devi Jayanti and several others in the past are being carried out flawlessly in the temples and shrines of Dharmarth Trust since decades and every constituent of the Trust gives his or her hundred percent in ensuring success of these religious functions and events.
Prominent among those who participated in the celebrations, include members of DT Advisory Committee comprising Vijay Saraf, Advocate Vandana Sharma, Darshan Kumar Sharma, Anil Sharma, members of Raghunath Bazaar Businessmen Association Sanjay Gupta, Kuldeep Khajuria Ex Municipal Commissioner, Ex Director General Planning U T of J and K Anil Gandotra and staff and Pujaris of the Trust.
On the occasion, a community kitchen (Langar) was also organized for the devotees who took part in the celebration.
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