Shadow Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21:
Dharmarth Trust celebrated Ramnavami with religious fervour and gaiety here in the premises of Shri Raghunathji Temple on Wednesday.
All celebrations were held under strict observation of SOPs and coronavirus guidelines with social distancing remaining the top priority.
The celebrations commenced with the Hawan performed by the President Dharmarth Trust Sh Ajay Gandotra and Secretary Dr Gopal Parthasarthi Sharma followed by the Aarti of Sh Raghunath ji which was performed by the President in presence of Pujaris and employees of Dharmarth Trust.
As per the rituals, the idols of Shri Ram ji, Laxman ji and Mata Sita were taken from the sanctum of Holy Raghunath Mandir and Parikarma was performed inside the temple premises due to the government restrictions in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
Addressing the devotees and employees of the Trust who were made to sit in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, President Dharmarth Trust Sh Ajay Gandotra said that Lord Rama will bail out the people of J&K and the entire world from this crisis called coronavirus.
Extending greetings to people, he said that hopefully soon we will get rid of this disease and normalcy will return with schools, offices, shops and other activities once again hustling bustling with cheerful people and no fear of disease. He said that until mankind overpowers this disease there is dire need to follow the SOPs and guidelines to keep at bay this virus which has wreaked havoc in the UT and the entire country as well as in the world. He asked the devotees to adhere to new norms set in due to corona as these are vital in containing the transmission of virus.