JAMMU, Jun 12: Varinder Gupta, Chairman of Rudhraksh Seva Sangathan, along with social activist Raju Jandyal and other devotees, paid obeisance at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu and participated in the special Abhishek ceremony of Lord Venkateswara on Friday.
Among those present on the occasion were Rajkumar Khajuria, Deepak Sharma (Patwari, Bahu), Bhanu Ji, Temple Inspector Sai Krishna and several devotees. The participants offered prayers for peace, prosperity and the welfare of the nation during the sacred ritual. The special Abhishek of Lord Venkateswara is performed every Friday at the temple and attracts a large number of devotees.
Speaking on the occasion, Varinder Gupta expressed happiness over the establishment of the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu. He said the temple has become a major spiritual centre for devotees and offers people an opportunity to experience the rich traditions and culture of South India without travelling long distances.
“It is a matter of pride and happiness that the Tirupati Balaji Temple has been established in Jammu. The temple provides a divine atmosphere and allows devotees to connect with the spiritual and cultural heritage associated with Lord Venkateswara. Its presence will significantly boost spiritual tourism in the region,” Gupta said.
Social activist Raju Jandyal described his visit as a deeply spiritual experience. He said devotees who are unable to travel to Andhra Pradesh can visit the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu and seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. He urged people from across Jammu and Kashmir to visit the temple and experience its serene surroundings amid the scenic Shivalik hills.
Temple Inspector Sai Krishna emphasized the need to promote the temple as a major pilgrimage destination. He suggested that pilgrims visiting Jammu during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra should also be encouraged to visit the Tirupati Balaji Temple. He appealed to the administration and Smart City authorities to include the temple in sightseeing circuits and consider extending Smart City e-bus services to the shrine for the convenience of devotees.
Among others present were Ved Pandit Amit Shukla, Archaka Pandit Ravi Teja Bhattacharya, Pandit Surya Prakash Dwivedi and Pandit Gautam Pandey.