JAMMU, Oct 13: MLA Jammu (Bahu) Vikram Randhawa on Tuesday inaugurated a newly installed canopy over the corridor at Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, dedicating the facility to the loving memory of late Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak Sahib.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Smt. Surekha Charak, temple trustees, members of the Charak family, devotees and prominent citizens. The newly installed canopy will provide a covered space for devotees and visitors, improving convenience for those visiting the temple for prayers and religious observances.
Speaking on the occasion, Vikram Randhawa paid tribute to Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak Sahib and acknowledged his significant contribution to the development of Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir as an important centre of faith and devotion.
He said that dedicating the canopy to the memory of the late leader was a humble gesture of gratitude towards a respected personality whose contributions to the temple and society continued to be remembered with respect and affection. He added that the facility would benefit devotees for years to come, making the tribute meaningful and lasting.
Speaking on behalf of the Charak family, Dr. Samar Dev Singh Charak appreciated Randhawa for undertaking the initiative in memory of Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak Sahib. He described the gesture as a thoughtful tribute to the late leader and said his legacy continued to inspire people who valued his contributions to society.
VK Abrol, president of the Mandir Trust, recalled his long association with Charak Sahib and observed that initiatives combining public service with respect for departed personalities helped preserve cherished memories while creating facilities for the benefit of the community. He also highlighted the temple’s importance as a spiritual centre for residents of Gandhi Nagar and neighbouring areas.
The occasion highlighted the role of community-oriented initiatives in improving facilities at religious institutions while honouring the legacy of respected personalities.
Prominent among those present were RS Katal (ITS), Gambhir Dev Singh Charak, Working President of Dogra Sadar Sabha, Kapil Slathia, Sumesh Damral, Krishan P Gupta, Prem Sharma, Karan Singh, Ved Verma, Kiran Rajput, Indu Bhushan Sharma, Tarun Gupta, Kulbir Singh Chib, Rahul Kumar, former corporator, Executive Engineer Janak Singh, Uma Katal, Dr. Bela Thakur, Ruchi Charak and others.