Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 29: Sanskar Bharti Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Prant organized a colourful cultural programme at Abhinav Theatre here today to celebrate the new year of Bikrami Samvat 2074, Yugavat 5119.
The function was presided over by Swami Nirantaranand Ji, secretary Shri Rama Krishana Mission, Udhewalla Jammu.
Dr Aman Singh, Additional Secretary Cultural Academy Jammu was the chief guest. The cultural presentation was given by the artists of Nateshwar, Surtal Vidyalaya under the guidance and direction of Guru Shree Narayan Prasad. The function was attended by a large number of people including school children and their parents.
The welcome address was made by Ajay Bharti and Swami Nirantaranand Ji threw light on the significance of Bikrami Samvat and the Varsh Pratipada as well as teachings of Swami Vivekananda. He appealed the Indian society to observe Bikrami Samvat in practical terms in their national and day to day life.
The proceedings were conducted by Neeru Sharma and vote of thanks was proposed by M L Sharma.