SWANKHA, Jun 29: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Kissan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye on Monday visited the week-long annual mela at the revered Baba Sidh Goria Shrine in Swankha and offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and communal harmony across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During his visit, Priye paid obeisance at the holy shrine and took a ritual bath in the sacred pond, which is widely believed by devotees to possess mystic and spiritual healing powers. He expressed deep faith in the blessings of Baba Sidh Goria and prayed for the well-being, happiness, and progress of the people.
Speaking on the occasion, Bharat Priye said that religious fairs and traditional festivals play a vital role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region while fostering mutual respect, brotherhood, and social cohesion among people belonging to different communities.
“Such events are an integral part of our cultural identity. They not only keep our age-old traditions alive but also strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, harmony, and unity in society,” he said.Expressing his reverence for the shrine, Priye remarked, “I believe that visiting the holy shrine of Baba Sidh Goria and taking a dip in the sacred pond brings good luck, peace, and prosperity.”
He also appreciated the efforts of the shrine management, local administration, and volunteers for making elaborate arrangements to facilitate thousands of devotees visiting the annual mela from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and neighbouring states.The annual Baba Sidh Goria Mela is one of the region’s prominent religious gatherings, attracting devotees in large numbers who visit the shrine to seek divine blessings and participate in traditional rituals with great devotion and faith.