Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 23: Former minister Sham Lal Sharma today flagged off 6th Yatra of Baba Sidh Goriya Swankha from Baba Kaliveer Devsthan, Kangrail, Raipur- Domana.
Being organized by Baba Kalu Chib, the Yatra is observed every year in which hundreds of devotees participate with great religious fervour and gaiety.
Speaking on this occasion, Sham Lal said that religious events like this spread the message of brotherhood and peace. He further said that such celebrations also help in preserving of our rich cultural and traditional ethos for the prosperity.
“It also helps in acquainting our youth with their age old culture and traditions,” he added and hoped that divine blessings will strengthen the bonds of amity and bring peace and prosperity in the State.
Sharma while interacting with the devotees asked them to motivate their children to take part in religious activities as such programs will motivate them to stay away from anti-social activities like drugs which is spoiling the younger generation.