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On the auspicious occasion of Shree Krishna Janmashtami, a grand Shobha Yatra will be taken out in Jammu city on September 3 (Thursday). In connection with the preparations for the religious and cultural event, a joint press conference was organised today by Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Dharmarth Trust, Dharmik Yuva Mandal and representatives of various social and religious organisations.
The press conference was attended by President of Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Parshotam Dadhichi, Secretary of Dharmarth Trust and retired SSP, Shri Ashok Sharma, Working President of Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Shri Prabhat Singh jamwal, Treasurer Shri Anil Magotra, along with other office-bearers and members. Dalip Gupta, Keshav Chopra and several other members were also present on the occasion.Parshotam Dadhichi said that the
traditional Shree Krishna Janmashtami Shobha Yatra would commence after performing special prayers and religious rituals at Geeta Bhawan, following which the yatra would proceed from the historic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple complex. The grand chariot of Lord Shri Krishna will lead followed by beautifully decorated and message oriented tableaux prepared by various social, religious and community organisations.
The tableaux will pass through different parts of the city as part of the grand procession.Dadhichi further informed that a three-member judging panel has been constituted to encourage the participating organisations and ensure an impartial evaluation of the tableaux. The panel comprises retired District and Sessions Judge Shri Shakti Gupta, retired Doordarshan Director Dr. Naseeb Singh Manhas and senior artist and film director Shri Sushil Kumar Bhola.
A special felicitation ceremony will be organised within 10 to 15 days of the main event, where the tableaux securing the first, second and third positions will be honoured. All participating organisations will also be felicitated for their contribution to the grand celebration.Speaking on the occasion Ashok Sharma, said that Shree Krishna
Janmashtami is not merely a religious festival but also a celebration of India’s rich culture, traditions and social unity. He appealed to people from all sections of society to rise above political affiliations and personal differences and participate in the grand Shobha Yatra in large numbers to make it a memorable
occasion.Sharma particularly appealed to parents to bring their children along and make them active participants in the religious and cultural celebration. He said that such participation would provide the younger generation an opportunity to understand and connect with the teachings of Lord Shree Krishna, Indian culture and the country’s glorious traditions.
He added that involving children in such celebrations would strengthen their bond with traditional values and inspire them to play an important role in carrying forward the rich cultural heritage of the nation.The organisers also appealed to the local administration to make necessary arrangements along the route of the Shobha Yatra, particularly with regard to cleanliness, smooth traffic management, proper repair of roads and
ensuring the safety of electrical wires, so that devotees, participants and the general public do not face any inconvenience during the procession.Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha and the organisations associated with the event appealed to trade bodies, workers and supporters of all political parties, various community organisations, social and religious institutions and the general public to participate in the historic and grand Shree Krishna
Janmashtami Shobha Yatra with their families. They urged everyone to express their devotion to Lord Shri Krishna and collectively convey the message of religious harmony, social unity and Jammu’s rich cultural heritage to the wider society. CNI NEWS