Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Aug 10: In a vibrant display of faith and cultural heritage on the eve of sacred Shri Krishna Janmashtami, a magnificent Shobha Yatra honoring Lord Shri Krishna was organized today in Ghagwal by the Shri Narsingh Temple Management Committee, in close collaboration with the district administration Samba, local volunteers and prominent citizens.
The procession began at the Shri Narsingh Temple complex in the morning, weaving through the picturesque villages of Raguchak, Malani and Lala Chak. Following a serene pause at the Rajpura Ram Temple, it continued its journey back to the starting point via Sanura, Randhwal, Jatwal and Tapyal. Throughout the route, warm-hearted local residents set up stalls offering refreshments and Prasad, fostering a sense of community and hospitality among the participants.
The Yatra was ceremoniously flagged off by SDM Ghagwal, K.S. Bali, alongside key dignitaries including Tehsildar. Ghagwal Shakeel Ahmed, BDO Ghagwal, Joginder Lal, DDC, Suresh Kumar Falli, vice president BJP, Rashpal Verma, BDC Chairman, Vijay Tagotra, members of the Shri Narsingh Temple Committee and a throng of enthusiastic locals.
At the heart of the procession was the exquisitely adorned idol of Lord Shri Krishna, bedecked in colorful floral garlands and radiant finery, symbolizing divine grace. Thousands of devotees comprising men, women and children from all walks of life joined in with unbridled zeal, their voices rising in harmonious bhajans and kirtans that echoed through the air, creating an aura of spiritual bliss and communal harmony.
This annual tradition, spearheaded by the Shri Narsingh Temple Management Committee in collaboration with local population, volunteers and supported by the district administration, features the Shobha Yatra, an all-night Jagran, and a bustling fair to commemorate Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Building on the festivities, a spectacular Janmashtami fair is scheduled for August 16 in the temple premises, anticipated to draw lakhs of devotees for prayers, cultural performances and celebrations.
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