Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti, at Shri Raghunath Ji Mandir Chowk, Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of the Shree Raghunath Ji Corridor Vikas Council for bringing this sacred and divine ceremony to Jammu, which has been going on at Ganga Ghats of Varanasi and Haridwar.
Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti will be a major attraction for tourists, and seekers and definitely bolster the local economy, he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said, “Jammu is not only a city of temples, but it is also the axis of our eternal culture. Jammu is a symbol of our faith in Sanatan Sanskriti. Jammu is a pilgrimage for seekers. It is the divinity and self-confidence of India. It is the centre of our heritage and the soul of our traditional values. The sanctity of Jammu is attached to the soul of every Indian. Therefore, I believe that the initiative of Shree Raghunath Ji Corridor Vikas Council will bring a huge change in Jammu and usher joy and happiness in the lives of common citizen.”
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the all-round development of Jammu and the progress of its business class, shopkeepers, workers, entrepreneurs and transporters is the top priority of the administration.
“The last 5 years have been the golden period of Jammu. Under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, we are working with a long-term vision for the rejuvenation of Jammu and the prosperity of its people,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the key initiatives of the government including the beautification of Mubarak Mandi to Raghunath Bazaar Heritage Trail, the development of the Spiritual Tourism Circuit, and the augmentation of facilities at tourist and religious places in the region.
He further called upon every section of society to identify and isolate the divisive elements that are posing a threat to peace and harmony.
In view of the heavy rush of the people at Raghunath Bazar, the Lieutenant Governor suggested exploring the possibility for organizing Shri Raghunath Ji ki Jammu Aarti at the banks of the Tawi river and making it a daily event. He further asked the Municipal Commissioner Jammu to reserve a spot in the Tawi Riverfront and Tawi Barrage Project for the people to regularly organise Aarti programmes.
Rajesh Gupta, Chairman Shri Raghunathji Corridor Vikas Council; Baldev Khullar, former President, Shri Raghunath Bazaar Businessmen Association; Rajesh Diwan, President, Hari Market Association; Jatinder Gupta, President Ranbir Market Association; Pankaj Mahajan, President, Vivekanand Marg Traders Association; senior officials; heads of various religious and business associations, members of civil society groups, Acharyas and Archakas were present.
