The Jammu and Kashmir government marked the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with a half-day holiday, aligning with over half the country's celebrations. A subsequent directive closed liquor shops for 36 hours, declaring a "Dry Day" on January 22. Special pujas were held at prominent temples in Srinagar, Lal Chowk, and the Hanuman temple, with bustling activities in Jammu, where residents adorned their surroundings with Ram temple flags. In a symbolic gesture of communal harmony, Positive Kashmir presented 2 kilograms of saffron to the VHP President for the temple. Notably, activists contributed "holy water" from Sharda Peeth, and devotees from Jammu and Kashmir, including a Kupwara resident, visited Ayodhya. However, controversy arose over invitations to the ceremony, prompting criticism from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, while Anupam Kher represented Kashmiri Hindus, expressing hope for their return. The government facilitated devotees unable to attend with f
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: Department of Posts, Jammu and Kashmir Circle today released a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) on Raghunath Ji Temple Jammu in the premises of the Temple in presence of a substantial gathering of locals, philatelists and postal staff. The Permanent Pictorial Cancellation was released by Niraj Kumar, Chief Postmaster General (CPG), J&K Circle in the presence of Ajatshatru Singh (Trustee J&K Dharmarth Trust), Ritu Singh, Ajay Gandotra (president, J&K Dharmarth Trust) and Dr Shikha Mathur Kumar […]
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 16: Chairman Trustee of J&K Dharmarth Trust Dr Karan Singh today paid obeisance at Shri Raghunath ji Temple here and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of the Union Territory. On the occasion, Advocate Ajay Gandotra, president of the Trust along with Dr Gopal Parthasarthi Sharma (secretary), Dr Shiv Kumar Raina (chairman of J&K Dharmarth Trust Advisory Committee) and staff of the Trust gave a warm welcome to the Chairman Trustee amidst chanting of Vedic […]
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: J&K Dharmarth Trust today celebrated 91st birthday of Dr Karan Singh, former Member Parliament and Chairman Trustee of the Dharmarth Trust with great enthusiasm. In this connection, a function was organised by the Trust in which highly Sanskrit learned priests of the Trust performed Hawan and arranged special prayers for the long and healthy life of Dr Karan Singh in the premises of Shree Raghunathji Temple. On the occasion, Advocate Ajay Gandotra, President of the […]