Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 28: A four-day religious programme is being organized by the Parbandhak Committee of ancient Hanuman Temple, Sabzi Mandi, Moti Bazar, to celebrate Lord Hanuman Jayanti with religious fervor and gaiety.
Addressing a press conference here today, spokesman of the committee, Rajiv Gupta told media persons that the religious programme will commence on April 2 with Ramayan Path at 10 am, which will conclude April 3 with the performance of Aarati.
“Bhajan Sandhya will be organized on April 4 in premises of Dogra Brahmin Sabha, Parade Ground, Jammu from 8 pm onwards in which several renowned singers including Anita Sharma will perform”, he added.
While speaking on the occasion, B S Jamwal, Subash Shastri, Kamal Sharma, Junior Priest, Asisih Sharma and Vinod Gupta said that a 101 kilogram Vishal Laddu will be the special attraction of the event.
“Because of solar eclipse falling on April 4, the day of Hanuman Jayanti, Purna Ahuti will be performed April 5 at 10 am after conclusion of 4-day religious function followed by Vishal Bhandara at 12 noon onwards”, they added.
The committee appealed the people of the State from different walks of life to participate in large numbers to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman ji.
The Committee also urged the local administration to provide necessary logistics like security, cleanliness, drinking water and uninterrupted power supply.