Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 5: As a prelude to the grand Mahashivratri Mahotsav at the renowned Panjvaktra Mahadev temple, a vibrant procession, `Chetna Yatra’ marked the beginning of religious fervor in Jammu today.
Dedicated to the revered Devta Bawa Kaliveer Ji, a figure transcending religious and communal boundaries, the procession drew enthusiastic participation from devotees across all walks of life.
Bawa Kaliveer Ji, symbolized by light, a sword, a black horse, and an umbrella, is believed to embody various divine figures throughout history, including Sheshnag, Balarama, and Baba Kaliveer.
The Chetna Yatra was organized by the Panjvaktra Mahadev Temple Committee. Several other social and religious organizations, including representatives from the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, and various bazaar associations, also took active part in the Yatra.
Earlier, Pooja was performed by ex-Session Judge Suresh Kumar Sharma, Caretaker, Panjvaktra Mahadev temple along with Sanatan Dharam Sabha President Parshotam Dadhichi, National Executive Member and former BJP Minister, Priya Sethi, former Mayor JMC, Narinder Singh Jamwal (Raju), BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi, former Corporator, Sanjay Mahey, BJP OBC Morcha President Sunil Prajapati, former Chairman, Swachh Bharat Mission, Gopal Gupta, Sr BJP leader, Anu Gupta and all bazaar association presidents and prominent citizens.
Dressed in traditional attire, devotees from all walks of life came together to celebrate their devotion to Devta Bawa Kaliveer Ji.
The Receiver of Panjvaktra Mahadev Mandir, Suresh Kumar Sharma highlighted the outpouring of devotion and the sense of unity resonating throughout the procession.
Thousands of devotees, comprising prominent citizens, heads of social and religious organizations participated in the Chetna Yatra. The Jyot Procession was welcomed by all Bazar associations on the route. They showered flowers on the holy Jyoti. The procession commenced from the Rupaye Waala Mandir itself, weaving its way through the heart of Jammu. It passed through Rajinder Bazaar, Shahidi Chowk, Residency Road, Raghunath Bazaar, City Chowk (Bharat Mata Chowk), and Kanak Mandi before returning to its starting point, the Panjvaktra Mahadev temple.
The culmination of the Yatra marked the official beginning of the much-anticipated Mahashivratri Mahotsav starting from March 6 to 8.
The organizers have extended an open invitation to all devotees and the public to join the festivities and seek blessings of Devta Bawa Kaliveer Ji.
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