JAMMU, Jun 5: Prominent social activists Rajesh Mahajan and Pankaj Gupta, along with Geetika Gupta, Sapna Gupta, Raju Jandyal, Rajkumar Khajuria, Deepak Sharma (Patwari Bahu), Bhanu Ji, and Temple Inspector Sai Krishna, today paid obeisance at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Majeen, Jammu, and participated in the special Abhishek ceremony of Lord Venkateswara.
The devotees offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and the welfare of the nation. The special Abhishek of Lord Venkateswara is performed every Friday at the temple and attracts a large number of devotees.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Mahajan expressed happiness over the establishment of the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu. He said that it is a matter of pride and great satisfaction for the people of Jammu that they can now experience the spiritual and cultural heritage of South India without travelling far. He described the temple atmosphere as divine and heavenly and appealed to people from all walks of life to visit the shrine and seek blessings. He added that the temple would significantly boost spiritual tourism in the region.
Pankaj Gupta shared his spiritual experience at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, situated amid the picturesque Shivalik forests of Majeen. He said devotees who are unable to travel to Andhra Pradesh can visit the temple in Jammu and offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara Swamy. He urged people to take advantage of this opportunity and seek the blessings of the deity.
Temple Inspector Sai Krishna highlighted the importance of promoting the temple among pilgrims visiting Jammu during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. He appealed to the administration and the Smart City authorities to include Tirupati Balaji Temple in the city’s sightseeing circuit so that visiting devotees can experience the rich traditions and culture associated with South Indian temples. He also requested that Smart City e-bus services be extended to the temple for the convenience of pilgrims and tourists.
Among those present on the occasion were Ved Pandit Amit Shukla, Archaka Pandit Ravi Teja Bhattacharya, Pandit Surya Prakash Dwivedi, and Pandit Gautam Pandey, who conducted the religious rituals and ceremonies.
The event concluded with prayers for peace, harmony, and the well-being of society.