Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 12: BJP senior leader & MLC, Ramesh Arora (Adv.), today said that Dogra Warrior Manch is organising Chajja Competition on the occasion of Lohri festival today.
Talking to reporters at Press Club here, he said that the city of temples was established on finding a memorable scene that “Sher and Bakri” i.e. lion and goat were drinking water in a same pond by Jamboo Louchan. It was named as Jammu after the name of Jamboo Louchan. He said this tradition continued for centuries. The culture developed in this region was known as Dogra culture. People were very sensitive to human life with human heart and have great respect for human values said Arora.
Ramesh Arora further said that people were so humble and accommodating to all irrespective of their affiliations because they had deep rooted respect in their minds for human values. They accommodated refugees from Pakistan, PoK, War refugees and ultimately all people who migrated from Kashmir due to ongoing militancy.
Arora also further said that with the passage of time Jammu people are finding themselves in trouble due to non-availability of jobs for them in private and Government sector, due to hike in land cost. Not only this, they have lost their culture and traditions which was full of nationalism.
On Lohri festival tomorrow revival of tradition of Chajja Parampara is being organized which will start from historical place of Mubarak Mandi and after passing through Chowk Chabutra, Jain Bazaar, Purani Mandi, City Chowk, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazaar will culminate at Raghunath Temple, Jammu. Chajja competition winner will be awarded and first, 2nd and 3rd will get an award of Rs. 31000/-, 21000/- and 11000/- respectively, he added.
He said Harran tradition will also be reflected and due honour will be given to participants. It is an attempt to revive the basic spirit and culture because without its revival survival of Dogra with dignity and honour is at stake. All the people are requested to join at 10 a.m. at Mubarak Mandi. The function will start with the personalities like Divisional Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner will be guest of honour.
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