Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 4: On the sacred occasion of the 4th Monday of Shrawan Maas, a grand Rudra Abhishek Pooja was organized at Jammu, witnessing the gracious presence of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and J&K BJP president Sat Sharma.
The spiritual event was organized by BJP spokesperson, Gaurav Gupta at his residence at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
Ch. Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu, family members of Gaurav Gupta, a large number of devotees, BJP workers, and local citizens were amongst the prominent present.
Prominent personalities of Jammu including Principal Secretary to LG Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Divisional Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav, Jammu University Vice-Chancellor, Umesh Rai, Executive Director & CEO, Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Justice Rajinder Dogra, Northern Railway Jammu senior DCM, Uchit Singhal, and others also graced the occasion.
The Pooja was performed with Vedic rituals and chants, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere.
Speaking on the occasion, Manoj Sinha termed the land of Jammu & Kashmir as especially blessed by God Shiva and is his preferred abode showering blessings on every soul seeking his blessings. Speaking on the occasion, he added, “The holy month of Shrawan holds immense spiritual importance. Rudra Abhishek is a powerful ritual that invokes the blessings of God Shiva for peace, prosperity, and well-being of all. May this sacred occasion bring harmony and strength to the people of Jammu & Kashmir.”
Sat Sharma expressed his devotion, marking the day as one of faith, unity, and collective prayers for the progress of the Union Territory. He said, “Participating in the Rudra Abhishek Pooja today was a deeply spiritual experience. We pray for peace, progress, and unity in Jammu & Kashmir under the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. These religious events also serve to connect society through shared faith and cultural heritage.”
Vikram Randhawa marked the event as an expression of deep devotion towards God Shiva, deeply enrooted in our rich cultural heritage.
Organizer Gaurav Gupta, said, “We are honoured to have the Lieutenant Governor and our party president participate in today’s Rudra Abhishek. Shrawan Maas is a time of spiritual reflection and devotion. Through such events, we aim to promote religious harmony and spiritual consciousness in society.”
After the completion of the sacred Rudra Abhishek Pooja, Gaurav Gupta presented a thoughtfully curated and visually powerful canvas print to the Lieutenant Governor. The artwork symbolically depicted the extraordinary transformation that Jammu & Kashmir has undergone during the LG’s visionary five-year tenure.
On one side, the canvas reflected the painful past-Lal Chowk engulfed in chaos, filled with stone pelters, “Azadi” slogans, and banners declaring “Indians Go Back.” On the other side, it showcased the new era of peace and progress-Lal Chowk illuminated with the National Flag, the newly built Balaji Tirupati Temple in Jammu, the vibrant Jambu Zoo, the awe-inspiring Chenab bridge with the Vande Bharat Express gliding over it, the modernized Polo View Market in Srinagar, and the spectacular laser show at Bagh-e-Bahu in Jammu.
This powerful before-and-after visual not only highlighted the remarkable developmental journey but also stood as a heartfelt tribute to the LG’s unwavering dedication, as he completes five impactful years in office on August 6, 2025.
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