JAMMU, Jul 17: Neha Jalali, Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Jammu, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, on Friday paid obeisance at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Majeen, Jammu, and participated in the special weekly Abhishek ceremony of Lord Venkateswara.
She was accompanied by social activist Raju Jandyal, Rajkumar Khajuria, Deepak Sharma (Patwari, Bahu), Bhanu, and Sai Krishna Temple Inspector.
The devotees offered prayers for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the nation. The special Abhishek of Lord Venkateswara is performed at the temple every Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, Neha Jalali expressed happiness over the establishment of the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu, saying it was a matter of pride for the people of the region.
She said the temple provides devotees with an opportunity to experience the rich spiritual traditions and cultural heritage of South India without travelling to Andhra Pradesh.
She appealed to people to visit the temple and seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara, adding that the shrine would significantly boost spiritual tourism in Jammu.
Raju Jandyal described his visit as a deeply divine experience and said the temple, nestled amidst the scenic Shivalik forests at Majeen, offers a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
He urged devotees, especially those unable to travel to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, to visit the temple in Jammu to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.