Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 3: The 626th birthday of Shiromani Sant Kabir Sahib Maharaj was celebrated with reverence and devotion in RS Pura where an impressive Shobha Yatra of Kabir ji was taken out.
Initiated by ex-Block Development Counsellor Dalip Kumar, the Shobha Yatra commenced from the village Kotli Gala Bana and proceeded through the main bazaars of RS Pura, where locals warmly welcomed the participants by serving sweet water and refreshments to them.
Notable figures such as Chaman Lal Floria (president), Darshan Bhagat (secretary), Surjeet Singh, Jeet Raj, Balak Ram, Shashi Kumar, Som Nath, ex-Sarpanch Suraj Parkash, Ghara Ram (ex MC), Dr Preeti Bhagat and Vicky Mahajan also joined the Shobha Yatra.
Attractive ‘Jhankis’ depicting various aspects of the life of Sant Kabir were part of the Shobha Yatra attended by the devotees from across Jammu district.
Speaking on the occasion, Chaman Lal Floria threw light on the life of Sant Kabir and highlighted his contribution in eradication of social evils from the society. He said it was Sant Kabir who envisioned a society where every individual and community would be treated as equal.
Many revered personalities, including Baba Bhagwan Dass Ji Maharaj and Mata Bimla Devi, imparted their holy blessings to the devotees from the locality and distant areas. Sweet offerings from Baba Udas Marg Sanstha were distributed to the devotees.
The Shobha Yatra concluded at Sant Kabir Temple in Kabir Nagar, Kotli Gala Bana (RS Pura).
Chaman Lal invited everyone to participate in the mega celebration on the 4th of June (Tuesday) at Sant Kabir Temple.