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Sufism a way of realising inner self, Sufis propagate doctrine of love, compassion: Advisor Bhatnagar
6/9/2022 11:22:01 PM
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 9: To highlight and propagate the teachings of Sufis and Rishis in Kashmir, a three day Sufi festival kickstarted here today.
The festival is being organised by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Waqf Board, KVIB, Archives and Archaeology, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Kashmir University and Higher Education Department.
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R R Bhatnagar was the chief guest at the inaugural function.
Chairperson, J&K Wakf Board, Dr Darakshan Andrabi, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole, Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez, Vice Chairperson KVIC Dr Hina Bhat, Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo, Registrar, Kashmir University, Dr. Mir Nisar, Secretary, J&KAACL, Bharat Singh Manhas, Prof G N Khaki from Sheikh ul Alam Chair of Kashmir University, Prof Hameed Nasim Rafiabadi from IUST, noted broadcaster, Dr Satish Vimal, Dr Babar Afzal, scholars and students from various universities and colleges from all across were also present on the occasion.
During the 3-day festival, programmes will be organised at Chashma Shahi, Pahalgam and SKICC highlighting the teachings of Sufis and Rishis.
At the inaugural ceremony, speakers highlighted that J&K has been bestowed with rich cultural treasure and said that there is a need to understand the importance of valuing our heritage and make it part of day to day life. They also emphasised on the need for sharing the legacies of Saints with the rest of the world.
Speaking as Chief Guest, Advisor Bhatnagar said that Sufism is a way of realisation of inner self and our Sufis and Rishis have shown us the path towards that goal. He said that Sufism propagates the doctrine of love, compassion, peace, development for mankind, irrespective of any biases and prejudices. He further said we must understand the essentials of Sufism as this gives us an idea of what is beneficial for humankind.
Dr Darakshan Andrabi also emphasised on the need for propagation of teachings of Sufis and Reshis and said that more such events will be organised in the coming times.
Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, in his welcome address dwelled on the influence of saints and Rishis on the rich heritage of Kashmir. He said that it is the endeavour of the Tourism department to give the people an all-encompassing experience as tourism not only includes people and places but it also includes our culture, ethos, heritage, cuisine.
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