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| Baisakhi celebrated with fanfare in Jammu | | | Early Times Report
Jammu ,Apr 13: Baisakhi festival, heralding the advent of harvesting season, was today celebrated with fanfare in this winter capital of the state. The main function was held along the Ranbir Canal here as thousands of people including men, women and children participated in it.
There was a lot of enthusiasm among the visitors who enthusiastically took part in the festival, which started early morning and would continue till late evening. Hundreds of stalls of toys, eatables, fruits, books, cosmetics and hosiery items were displayed on the both sides of the canal for the visitors. The stalls with toys remained centre of attraction for the children as they remained busy in purchasing artificial guns, balloons and other items. The jawans of Border Security Force and Army celebrated the festival on the borders with locals by dancing to the beats of 'dhol' and music.
However, Gurudwaras were also decorated across the Jammu region on the occasion. Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a message also wished people on the occasion and prayed for peace and harmony in all the three regions of the state. Tight security arrangements were made across the region for smooth and successful celebrations.
Meanwhile Despite rains and icy cold winds, 'Baisakhi' festival, which marks the opening of Mughal gardens, including Nishat, Shalimar, Cheshmashahi, Pari Mahal and Harwan on the bank of Dal Lake, was celebrated throughout the Kashmir valley today. The festival also coincides with the birth anniversary of Khalsa Panth, the day on which Guru Gobind Singh Ji initiated 'Panj Piyara' (the five loved ones). Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, president Mehbooba Mufti and All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina greeted people on the occasion. Braving the chill and rain, members of the Sikh community, including women and children, in colourful dresses visited Gurdwaras since early this morning. The main congregation was held at Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi, on the foothill of 'Kohi-Maraan hills, where the shrine of Sultan Aarifeen Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom and a Hindu temple are also located. Special prayers were held in the Gurdwara, where a langar was also established for the devotees. Muslims were seen greeting their Sikh brethern on the occasion. Similar prayer meetings were also held in other parts of the Kashmir valley, including Tral, Baramulla, Pattan and Barzulla. The Mughal Gardens thrown open to public saw fewer visitors, as compared to last year, because of rains and icy winds. Tourists visiting Asia's largest tulip garden on the foothill of Zabarwan for the past one month, were seen touring the Gardens as well. It is because of the tulip garden the tourist season was advanced by about a month in the valley. |
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