Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 16: The J&K Dharmarth Trust today announced the finalization of preparations and arrangements for the upcoming Ram Navami festival.
While addressing a press conference at the Trust’s Central Office in Jammu, here today, Trustee Ajatshatru Singh informed that the celebrations will begin with a traditional Hawan from 10:00 AM onwards at the revered Shree Raghunath Ji Temple, followed by Mangal Arti from 12:00 noon to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama.
Later, a special Murti Poojan will take place at 4:00 PM, after which the deities of Shree Ram, Sita, and Laxman Ji will be taken in a ceremonial Rath Yatra at sharp 4:30 PM, he added.
Dharmarth Trust Trustee Ranvijay Singh, President Brig (Retd) R S Langeh and Secretary Ashok Kumar Sharma were also present in the press conference.
Ranvijay Singh appealed people of Jammu to join the Rath Yatra and get the blessings of Lord Ram, emphasizing that this is a unique opportunity for devotees to personally connect with Lord Ram as He (Shri Ram) visits the people of Jammu. He also expressed gratitude towards the Civil Administration, J&K Police, the press, and the people of Jammu for their continuous support and participation in making this grand celebration a success.
Ashok Kumar Sharma (SSP Retd), Trust’s Secretary, also informed that this year, the traditional route of the Shoba Yatra would be changed due to ongoing construction works at Raghunath Bazar. He informed that the Rath Yatra shall start from the Shree Raghunath Ji Temple Complex and pass through Residency Road, Rajinder Bazar, Kanak Mandi, City Chowk, Purani Mandi, Link Road, Jain Bazar, Chowk Chabutra, Pacca Danga, Moti Bazar, Gita Bhawan, Ranbireshwar Temple, Shalamar Road, Indra Chowk, Hari Market, and finally culminate at Raghunath Ji Temple.
Anil Sharma, President of Dharmik Yuvak Mandal, and Gopal Sharma, General Secretary of Dharmik Yuvak Mandal were also present in the press conference.
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