Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 3: The three-day “Sharad Mahotsav” started with religious fervor and enthusiasm at the ancient and historic Panjvaktra Mahadev Mandir in Jammu.
Suresh Sharma, receiver, formally inaugurated the festival and explained that the main goal of organizing this event is to channelize the youth’s energy towards constructive purposes and provide a platform for budding and talented artists to showcase their creative talents.
Simultaneously, it is an effort to preserve and promote Indian Classical Music, an integral part of our rich Cultural Heritage, he said.
Sharma further elaborated that Sharad Mahotsav is celebrated across India at the onset of the winter season, and there are many more such festivals planned in the near future at the Panjvaktra Mandir.
The participants in today’s contest included Simran Sharma, Dheeraj Kumar, Ritisha Manhas, Poojan Kumar, Netra Tickkoo, Rahul Mangotra, Nirmal Kumar, and Arpana Kumar. These budding artists presented Shiv Bhajans, Ram Bhajans, and messages from Ram Charit Manas.
Following the youth contest, there was a Bhajan Sandhya performed by senior acclaimed artists. Acclaimed artist Radha Rani from Rishikesh began the session, enchanting devotees with Bhajans of Tulsidas, Meera, and others.
Dr Roshi Shamnotra, a professor at the Institute of Music and Fine Arts, mesmerized the audience with Bhajans of Meera, Raidas, and more. They were accompanied by Guru Parshotam Kumar, Rakesh Anand, Amarjeet Singh, and Vinay Kumar.
A significant number of devotees, artists, and members of civil society from Jammu attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Mahotsav. Tomorrow, on November 4, Dharmesh Nargotra and his disciples will delight the devotees with their bhajans, starting at 5:30 Pm.
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