JAMMU, Jul 8: A large number of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims thronged the Bhandara organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti at the Railway Station, Jammu, on the seventh day of its continuous service to devotees. The Samiti has been running the Bhandara since July 2, serving wholesome and hygienic meals to pilgrims arriving from across the country for the annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine.
The day’s Bhandara was inaugurated by Swami Ishwar Chander Ji Maharaj from Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Samiti’s National Coordinator Sunil Sharma. Swami Vishaw Bandu Ji Maharaj appreciated the dedicated efforts of the volunteers for selflessly serving pilgrims from different parts of India and abroad.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Sharma said that women volunteers took charge of the Bhandara on the seventh day, reflecting the spirit of service and devotion. He informed that the Samiti is providing nutritious, hygienic and “sattvic” meals round the clock, along with special arrangements for pilgrims observing fasts on Ekadashi and other religious occasions. He said such facilities are unique among Jammu’s transit camps and are being provided under the guidance and teachings of Brahmgyani Guruji.
Raman Sharma said the Samiti has constituted a dedicated team to ensure uninterrupted service to yatris throughout the pilgrimage period. He added that volunteers are working day and night to provide pilgrims with comfortable and dignified hospitality.
Among those present were Vishal Sharma, Amrit Bhivani, Raman Kumar, Khushi Gupta, Sudha Gupta, Rani Gupta, Rekha Gupta, Seema Gupta, Ravi Gupta, Saket Gupta, Lalita Tibhe, Kavita Pohre, Ramesh Sharma, Ajay Bhalla, Vikram Sharma, Raja Mankotia, Anil Kumar, Shivam Bakshi, Swatantar Bakshi, Tarachand and several other volunteers and devotees.