*Over 20,000 devotees throng temple on final day
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 22: In a spectacular display of faith and communal joy, over 20,000 devotees thronged the Shri Raghunathji Temple to culminate the three-day grand celebrations in connection with the consecration ceremony. The atmosphere was filled with religious fervor, as devotees commemorated the momentous occasion by dancing to the beats of dhols and drums.
The third day’s festivities commenced with the successful culmination of the Akhand Paath of Shri Ram Charitmanas by renowned Vedic scholars specially invited from Chitrakoot, Ayodhya.
The Shree Raghunathji Temple was transformed into a divine spectacle adorned with vibrant flowers and radiant lighting, providing a sacred ambiance for the worshippers who gathered to celebrate this significant event. The entire temple complex echoed with chants of “Jai Shri Ram… Jai Shri Ram,” symbolizing the unity and devotion of the community.
On the occasion, Ajatshatru Singh (Trustee of J&K Dharmarth Trust and former Minister) and Dr Ritu Singh along with Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Member Parliament Jugal Kishore, Advisor to Lt Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and his wife, Division Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Anand Jain, Padma Shri Dr Vishwa Murti Shastri, SSP Sandeep Mehta, Sunaina Mehta, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, BJP J&K president Ravinder Raina, former Minister Priya Sethi, senior BJP leader Yudhvir Sethi, former JMC Commissioner Kiran Wattal, SM Sahni, and members of Dharmarth Trust Council and prominent persons of Jammu performed Visheh Aarti in the Holy Sanctum Sanctorum of Shree Raghunath ji Temple.
The day unfolded with a captivating Bhajan Sandhya in the temple premises, featuring renowned singers like Sonali Dogra, Ravi Raghuvansi, Narinder Singh, and more, who enthralled the audience with soulful Ram Bhajans. The highlight of the Bhajan Sandhya was a special presentation for the children of Muskaan Home, warmly received by all present.
During the Bhajan Sandhya, a music album by Ravi Raghuvansi titled ‘Aa Gaye Ram Ayodhya Mein’ was released by Ajatshatru Singh, Union Minister Meghwal, MP Jugal, Dr Ritu Singh, and others. The Bhajan Sandhya was compeered by Suganda Sharma.
The evening culminated in a mesmerizing Deepotsav, with Dr Ritu Singh and Advocate Purnima Sharma lighting 11,000 lamps in the Temple complex.
Presenting a vote of thanks, Ajatshatru Singh along with Dr Ritu Singh extended heartfelt gratitude especially to Arjun Ram Meghwal for gracing the iconic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple and celebrating this momentous occasion with the people of J&K. He further conveyed his appreciation to the distinguished Vedic scholars who traveled from Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, as well as the talented singers, artists, devoted worshippers, and media personnel for their collective efforts in making this occasion truly memorable.
Brig RS Langeh (president, J&K Dharmarth Trust) and secretary Ashok Sharma were instrumental in supervising the meticulous arrangements that ensured the three-day event’s success.
Dogri Dham was also served among all the visiting devotees.
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