JAMMU, Jul 9: The Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti (ABDPSS), Jammu and Kashmir, continued its service to Shri Amarnath pilgrims on the eighth consecutive day by organizing a community Bhandara (Langar) at Jammu Railway Station. The initiative, which began on July 2, has been providing free, hygienic and nutritious meals to thousands of devotees travelling to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine.
The Bhandara was inaugurated by Chandan Ji Maharaj of Banaras in the presence of Sunil Sharma, National Coordinator of the Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti. The Samiti reiterated that selfless public service remains the guiding principle of the organization and that the Langar will continue throughout the pilgrimage to ensure that every pilgrim receives wholesome and healthy food.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Sharma said that a large number of yatris from different parts of the country availed themselves of the meals and appreciated the Samiti’s dedicated efforts. He said the Langar is being organized in accordance with the teachings and guidance of Brahmgyani Guruji, with a focus on serving pure, hygienic and easily digestible ‘Sattvic Bhojan’. He added that special arrangements have also been made for pilgrims observing fasts during the holy month of Shravan and on other important religious occasions.
Samiti spokesperson Raman Sharma said that under the guidance of Sunil Sharma, a dedicated team comprising Swatantar Bakshi, Ajay Sharma and other volunteers has been working tirelessly to ensure smooth arrangements and provide the best possible service to the pilgrims.
Among those present during the eighth-day Bhandara were Rohit Saini, Vishal Kumar, Jyoti Kumar, Sanjeev Sharma, Neeraj Sharma, Tara Chand, Madan Mohan, along with several other volunteers and devotees who participated in the service activities. The Samiti reaffirmed its commitment to continue serving pilgrims with devotion and dedication throughout the Shri Amarnath Yatra.