| SCJS celebrates Navratras with devotion, culture, social service | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 2: The Senior Citizens Joy Society (SCJS), in collaboration with Vichar Kranti Manch International (VKMI), organized a grand event to mark the significance of Navratras and its cultural and spiritual relevance.
The event was graced by MLA Vikram Randhawa (Bahu, Jammu) as the chief guest and was presided over by I.D. Soni, an eminent educationist and philanthropist. Special invitees included Rameswar Mengi, Chairman, Group of Institutions, and Rattan Lal Mahajan (Rattoo Shah), former two-time President of Ware House & Nehru Market Federation.
Spiritual Discourse:
Ashok Gupta, President SCJS, and H.C. Vaid, Executive Member, elaborated on the Nine Swaroops of Maa Durga and their significance in leading a virtuous life.
Tribute to Dr. Shreyansh Kumar Jain:
A special celebration was held for Dr. Jain's birthday, recognizing his five decades of contributions to social welfare and yoga. Chief guest Vikram Randhawa lauded his dedication to societal service.
Devotional Bhajans & Cultural Performances:
Soulful bhajans by K.S. Samyal, Veena Jain, Rajesh Vaid, and Anju Bansal enhanced the devotional aura of the event.
Distinguished Attendees:
The program saw the participation of many prominent dignitaries, including:
Satya Paul Sharma, State President, Bhartiya Yog Sansthan
Arun Pachnanda, Vice President, Bhartiya Yog Sansthan
K.S. Samyal, President, Senior Citizens Rejuvenation Centre
Shubhchander Verma, Former Corporator & President, Trikuta Nagar Development Council
Dr. Usha Tickoo, Vice President, VKMI, Srinagar
B.B. Sharma, Former State President, Bharat Vikas Parishad
Sunita Mahajan, National Mahila Sahbhagita
Closing Ceremony:
The event was smoothly conducted by Ashok Gupta and Ashok Khajuria, with a vote of thanks by Dr. Jain. It concluded on a patriotic note with the National Anthem.
The celebration reinforced faith, righteousness, and devotion, underlining the essence of Navratras as a festival of spiritual rejuvenation and social harmony. |
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