Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 13: The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS), organized a soulful Bhajan Sandhya today at KL Sehgal Hall, Jammu, to mark the auspicious occasion of the Holi Festival. The program was inaugurated by Yudhvir Sethi, Hon'ble Member of the Legislative Assembly, Jammu & Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. Harvinder Kaur (JKAS), Secretary, JKAACL, presided over the function, while Raj Kumar Gupta, President, J&K Gau Raksha Samiti, Pawan Khajuria, Sohail Kazmi, Members Waqaf Board J&K, Senior Journalist/Lawyer (Daily Takseen) Jammu, Dr. M.L. Dogra, Chairman BLSKS, and V.K. Mangotra, MD, BLSKS, graced the event as Guests of Honour. In his address, Yudhvir Sethi lauded the efforts of JKAACL in promoting cultural heritage through such initiatives. He also commended BLSKS for successfully organizing the event and bringing together talented artists to celebrate the festive spirit of Holi. Speaking on the occasion, Harvinder Kaur, Secretary, JKAACL, highlighted the significance of preserving and promoting traditional art forms and festivals. She emphasized that events like these foster cultural unity and strengthen community bonds. In his welcome address, V.K. Mangotra, MD, BLSKS, spoke about the essence of Holi as a festival of colors and joy. He highlighted its association with spring season and cultural harmony.
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