Hundreds throng Shiv Shakti Mandir on 18th Annual Hawan

Devotees performing pooja during 18th Annual Hawan at Shiv Shakti Mandir Complex, Pamposh Colony, Janipur, Jammu.
Devotees performing pooja during 18th Annual Hawan at Shiv Shakti Mandir Complex, Pamposh Colony, Janipur, Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Feb 9: Hundreds of people from all walks of life thronged Shiv Shakti Mandir on the 18th Annual Hawan, which was performed in Mandir Complex at Sector-1, Pamposh Colony, Janipur, here today.
The function was organized by Shiv Shakti Mandir Sanastha under the supervision of President JL Bamzai and other members of the Sanstha for the betterment of the Hindu community, world peace and life long members of the Sanstha.
The programme commenced with Kalash Pooja yesterday, which was followed by Mahayagya, puran ahuti and satsang by devotees.
A large number of people from different walks of life participated in the function and seek blessings of the Lord Shiva and Mahmaya Jagat Amba.
On the occasion, Former Minister Sat Sharma, Corporators Surinder Sharma and Yashpal Sharma (Mantoo) and BJP Mandal President Raveesh Mengi also visited the temple and prayed for peace and prosperity in the Jammu and Kashmir.
“Jammu and Kashmir is the Union Territory of saints and the bonds of amity has given it a distinct identity which needs to be promoted and maintained at all costs”, former Minister Sat Sharma said while commenting on the prevailing situation in Jammu.
He also appealed to the youth to stand together and defeat the nefarious designs of the trouble mongers who are trying to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the Union Territory of J&K.
While speaking on the occasion, JL Bamzai, President of Shiv Shakti Mandir Sanstha asked the devotees to maintain communal harmony and brotherhood as this is the key for the development of country in general and Union Territory in particular.
“We all are proud to be citizens of the largest and vibrant democracy of the world and whosoever will try to create problem for the nation will be dealt with iron hands”, Bamzai maintained.
Vedic Guru and General Secretary of the Sanstha Jai Krishen Khar also sent his blessings on this pious occasion.
Later, a bhandara was organized for the devotees residing in Janipur and surrounding areas.
Vice President Subash Sharma, BK Mujoo, Chander Chawla, TS Negi, Anil Shishu and many others were present on the occasion.