JAMMU, Aug 7: Managing Director of RM Public School, Rameshwar Mengi, along with Smt. Rita Mengi, Rakshan Mengi, Kashish Mengi, Risheek Mengi, social activist Raju Jandyal, and representatives associated with the Sai Krishna Temple, offered prayers at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Majeen, Jammu, and participated in the special Abhishek ceremony of Lord Venkateswara on Friday.
During the visit, the devotees prayed for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of the nation. The temple holds the traditional Friday Abhishek Seva, a special ritual dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, attracting devotees from across the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Rakshan Mengi expressed happiness over the establishment of the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu. She said the temple is a matter of pride for the people of the region as it offers an opportunity to experience the spiritual and cultural traditions associated with the renowned Tirupati shrine of Andhra Pradesh without travelling outside the Union Territory.
She added that the temple serves as a bridge between the cultural heritage of North and South India and appealed to devotees to visit the shrine and seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. She also expressed hope that the temple would significantly promote spiritual tourism in Jammu.
Risheek Mengi described his visit as a deeply divine and memorable experience. He said the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, located amidst the picturesque Shivalik hills at Majeen, has emerged as an important centre of faith for devotees.
He encouraged those who are unable to undertake the pilgrimage to Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to visit the Jammu temple and offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara.
The devotees appreciated the serene atmosphere and spiritual ambience of the temple, expressing confidence that it will continue to attract pilgrims and strengthen Jammu’s growing identity as a destination for religious and spiritual tourism.