Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 25: Bal Divas was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Bhagawaan Gopinathji Ashram in Udaiwala, Bohri, Jammu.
As per a statement, around 500 children participated in the event, which began at 10:30 a.m. with a devotional Aarti led by the children.
The Trustees of the Trust welcomed the children and highlighted the life and teachings of Bhagawaan Gopinathji.
They encouraged the children to embrace the values of “Sezar, Pazer, and Shozar”—simplicity, truthfulness, and purity—taught by Bhagawaanji. The Trustees also explained the significance of Bal Divas.
The event included various performances by the children, such as recitations of the Gayatri Mantra, Bhajans, Dohe, Patriotic songs, the Maha-Mritunjaya Mantra, and Mata-Ke-Shalok.
As part of the celebrations, the children were gifted notebooks, pencils, and candies, promoting inclusivity regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
The atmosphere was lively and festive, with light refreshment served at the end of the program.
Similar celebrations were also held at Bhagawaan Gopinathji Ashrams in Kharyar (Srinagar, Kashmir), Pamposh Enclave (New Delhi), Vikas Puri (West Delhi), Pune, Bengaluru, and other locations across the country.