Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the ‘Rudrabhishek’ ceremony at Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Asthapan here in the summer capital of the Union Territory.
The ceremony was held on the auspicious occasion of Shivacharya Abhinavgupta Jayanti and Nirjala Ekadashi at the Shri Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Ji Maharaj Asthapan at Maisuma here, an official spokesman said.
He said the LG interacted with the devotees and extended his greetings.
On the occasion, Sinha said that Shri Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Ji Maharaj Asthapan continues to occupy a cherished place in the collective consciousness of Jammu and Kashmir.
LG Sinha said the vision of great sages reminds us that our collective growth and harmony are beautifully interconnected.
“The life and teachings of Shivacharya Abhinavgupta, the foremost exponent of Kashmir Shaivism, continue to illuminate India’s spiritual heritage. From aesthetics to profound philosophy of self-recognition, his vision remains a timeless beacon of non-dual consciousness,” the LG said.
The members of Shri Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Asthapan Trust’s Organizing and Management committees including Omkar Nath Bhat, president; Hari Krishan Koul, vice president; Hira Lal Koul, executive member; Pushpati Nath Koul, joint secretary, and Vijay Sas, secretary were present.
VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Tejinder Singh, IGP CID; Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Srinagar; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and senior officers also accompanied the LG.
