Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted people on Ram Navami, which is being celebrated on Sunday.
“On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all,” Sinha said in his message.
“Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram is the embodiment of righteousness, justice, compassion, sacrifice and humility. May the festive occasion inspire us to follow his ideals and life values,” he added.
The LG prayed to Lord Ram to shower his blessings on one and all for years to come.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
In his felicitation message, the Chief Minister said that Shri Ram was an embodiment of righteousness, good conduct and virtue.
“As an ideal king and ruler, Shri Ram has continued to rule the hearts of people through the ages, symbolizing humility, justice and high moral values,” he said.
Highlighting the timeless relevance of Shri Ram’s life and teachings, the Chief Minister said that his example inspires us to follow the path of righteousness and selfless service.
“Ram Navami is not only a religious festival but also an opportunity to renew our collective resolve to serve humanity with dedication and commitment,” he added.
The Chief Minister prayed for peace, prosperity, and happiness for all the people of Jammu and Kashmir and extended his best wishes to all those celebrating this sacred occasion.
Meanwhile, a grand ‘Shobha Yatra’ was taken out by J&K Dharmarth Trust on the eve of the Ram Navami festival from the historic Shri Raghunathji Temple here.
Thousands of devotees, including prominent citizens, politicians and heads of various social and religious organizations, participated in the grand Shobha Yatra, which was conducted in collaboration with Sanatan Dharam Sabha and Dharmik Yuvak Mandal, a spokesperson of the trust said.
He said the yatra commenced from the historic Shri Raghunathji Temple and passed through the main city markets, including Residency Road, Rajinder Bazaar, Kanak Mandi, City Chowk, Purani Mandi, Link Road, Jain Bazaar, Chowk Chabutra, Pacca Danga, Moti Bazaar, Gita Bhawan, Ranbireshwar Temple, City Chowk, Raghunath Bazaar and finally culminated back at Shri Raghunathji Temple.
He said the trustees of Dharmarth Trust — former minister Ajatshatru Singh and Ranvijay Singh –along with the trust’s president P S Pathania and secretary Ashok Kumar Sharma presided over the ‘Murti Poojan’ ceremony at the temple.
This was followed by Rath Poojan and Dhwajarohan ceremonies, invoking divine blessings for the prosperity and well-being of all, the spokesperson said.
Ajatshatru Singh, the grandson of last Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, greeted people on the auspicious occasion.
“Such religious events not only preserve our age-old heritage but also inspire the younger generation to stay connected with their roots,” he said.
Singh said the Dharmarth Trust remains committed to promoting cultural and spiritual values across the Union Territory. (With inputs from PTI)
