STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Describing Shri Amarnathji Yatra as a shining symbol of India’s intangible cultural heritage and civilization, Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana on Tuesday exuded confidence that the pilgrims from across the country and abroad will attain spiritual bliss on the Kashmir Himalayas and carry back the cherished memories of warmth and hospitality of the land of Rishis and Saints.
Interacting with the first batch of devotees, Rana said that it is a unique pilgrimage performed by the people of one faith and facilitated by another that speaks about the unity in diversity of this great nation.
He said that people of J&K have all along demonstrated a high degree of hospitality from times immemorial for the successful conduct of this pilgrimage. Holding of the Langar is testimony of the hospitality and warmth of the people of Jammu, which is privileged to be the first base camp of the Yatra. Extending good wishes to the Sadhu Samaj after paying obeisance at the ancient historic Ram Mandir at Purani Mandie, Rana hoped the auspicious occasion to spread the universal message of Sanatan Dharma for peace and amity. He invoked the great philosophy of Vedas about universal brotherhood, love and compassion, hoping that once imbibing this spirit, the society will grow harmoniously with ill will for none. Rana urged the first batch to pray for peace and tranquility across the country and well-being of the people across the world in true spirit of Vasudeva Kutumbakam, Complimenting Mahant Rameshwar Dassji Maharaj for keeping up the tradition of arranging lodging, boarding and Langar for the Sadhu Samaj as per traditions, Rana hoped that blessings of Lord Shiva will help in further strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, compassion and righteousness. Devender Rana along with senior BJP leaders Sham Lal Sharma, Priya Sethi, Vikram Randhawa, Krishan Lal Bhagat, Narayan Singh and prominent citizens served the Langar to the Sadhu Samaj. Mahant Rameshwar Dassji greeted the Sadhu Samaj on their arrival to the Temple City for onward journey to the Cave Shrine for paying obeisance.
Mahant Rameshwar Dass, Mahant Dr Satya Narayan and Mahant Rajesh Bittu were also present on the occasion.