Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 30: Hundreds of people from all walks of life thronged Shiv Shakti Mandir on the 16th annual hawan, which was performed on the auspicious occasion of ‘Magh Purnima’ in Mandir Complex at Sector-1, Pamposh Colony, Janipur, here today.
The programme commenced with Kalash Pooja yesterday, which was followed by Mahayagya, puran ahuti and satsang by devotees.
A large number of people from different walks of life participated in the function and seek blessings of the Lord Shiva and Mahmaya Jagat Amba.
While speaking on the occasion, JL Bamzai, President of Shiv Shakti Mandir Sanstha and JK Khar, General Secretary asked the devotees to maintain communal harmony and brotherhood as this is the key for the development of country in general and State in particular.
Jammu and Kashmir is the State of saints and the bonds of amity has given it a distinct identity which needs to be promoted and maintained at all costs, they said and appealed to the youth to stand together and defeat the nefarious designs of the trouble mongers who are trying to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the State.
“We all are proud to be citizens of the largest and vibrant democracy of the world and whosoever will try to create problem for the nation will be dealt with iron hands”, they stated.
Later, a bhadara was organized for the devotees residing in Janipur and surrounding areas.