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Randhawa inaugurates bhandara, says Maha Shivratri celebrated in great reverence to Lord Shiva
2/11/2023 10:22:08 PM
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 11: Ahead of Maha Shivratri, a bhandara was organized at Narwal Pain area of RS Pura Jammu South Assembly Segment.
On the occasion, Former Legislator and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vikram Randhawa was the chief guest, who inaugurated the bhandara.
While speaking, Former Legislator threw light on the significance of Maha Shivratri
"Lord Shiva also known as Neelkanth, Kalyankari, Rudra, Bholenath, Bhole Baba, Shiv Shankar, Cannabis God, and by many other countless names has devotees in every nook and corner of the globe", Randhawa said, adding that Maha Shivratri is one such festival that is celebrated by the Hindus in great reverence to Lord Shiva.
"It is a day to commemorate the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Apart from being a major festival for Shiva worshippers, it is also one of the prominent Hindu festivals. As per the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated every year on the 13th night or 14th day of the Maagha month which falls in February. This year it will be celebrated on February 18, 2023", former legislator said.
He said that this festival is celebrated with great devotion across India.
He said that people around Jammu organize such events which involve the public religiously and he appealed to others as well to organize such events everywhere so that the younger generations must also know about religious days and occasions as per our Hindu Mythology.
He expressed Shivratri greetings to the people and said that Shivratri is such a festival which reminds us how to get rid of evils.
Meanwhile, Former Legislator Vikram Randhawa also took stock of the arrangements at ancient barme at the spot of bhandara.
He assured of all possible help for the development of the barme.
Randhawa has appealed to the people to participate in the Maha Shivratri celebrations and seek blessings of the Lord Shiva.
Hundreds of people were present on the occasion.
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