Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: Hundreds of people from all walks of life thronged Shiv Shakti Mandir on the annual function, which was performed on the auspicious occasion of ‘Sharavan Purnima’ in Mandir Complex at Sector-1, Pamposh Colony, Janipur, here today.
The programme commenced with abhishek of the Lord Mahadev by chanting rudhra punchuk, chamanwak followed by pushp arehana.
The function was organized by Shiv Shakti Mandir Sanastha under the supervision of President JL Bamzai and Vedic Guru Jai Krishen Khar, General Secretary for the betterment of the Hindu community, world peace and life long members of the Sanstha.
The function started at 4 am and concluded at 9 am. A large number of people including women and children from different walks of life also participated in the Samohik Arti and seek blessings of the Lord Shiva and Mahmaya Jagat Amba. After pooja, the prasad was also served to the devotees.
Ex-President of the Sanstha AK Saproo, Senior Advocate Ravinder Raina, President ASKPC and Sanatan Dharam Youg Sabha Sheetal Nath Srinagar, Camp Office Jammu also participated in the function.
While speaking on the occasion, JL Bamzai, President of Shiv Shakti Mandir Sanstha and Jai Krishen Khar, General Secretary asked the devotees to maintain communal harmony and brotherhood as this is the key for the development of country in general and J&K State in particular.
Jammu and Kashmir is the State of saints and the bonds of amity has given it a distinct identity which needs to be promoted and maintained at all costs, they said and 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 State.
“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”, they stated.