Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, MAR 24:
As per past practice, the J&K Dharmarth Trust is organising a grand Rath Yatra on March 26, 2026, on the eve of Ram Navami celebrations. This was informed by Dr. Parshotam Singh Pathania, President of J&K Dharmarth Trust, while addressing a press conference at the Trust’s Central Office in Jammu. On the occasion, Ashok Kumar Sharma, IPS (Retd), Secretary, and members of Sanatan Dharam Sabha and Dharmik Yuvak Mandal were also present.
Briefing media persons, Dr. Pathania said that the Trust is organising the grand Rath Yatra in collaboration with Sanatan Dharam Sabha and Dharmik Yuvak Mandal. He said that the Shobha Yatra will follow the traditional route this year, commencing from the historic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple. After passing through various markets of Jammu’s old city, it will finally culminate at Shri Raghunath Ji Temple.
He further informed that the Shobha Murti Poojan ceremony will be performed at 4 PM on March 26, 2026, in the premises of Shri Raghunath Ji Temple, followed by Rath Poojan. Thereafter, the Rath Yatra will start from Shri Raghunath Ji Temple, he added.
The Trust President said that the Raghunath Mandir is one of the most prominent and revered temples in Jammu and holds immense religious and historical significance for devotees. He said the temple has always been a centre of spiritual and cultural activities, and organising the Rath Yatra every year reflects the Trust’s continued commitment to preserving and promoting the rich traditions associated with the shrine.
Ashok Kumar Sharma, IPS (Retd), Secretary of the Trust, informed that the Rath Yatra will start from the Shri Raghunath Ji Temple Complex and pass through Residency Road, Shaheedi Chowk, Rajinder Bazar, Kanak Mandi, City Chowk, Purani Mandi, Link Road, Jain Bazar, Chowk Chabutra, Pacca Danga, Moti Bazar, Gita Bhawan, and Ranbireshwar Temple, and then move again towards City Chowk, Raghunath Bazaar, and finally culminate at Shri Raghunath Ji Temple.
The Secretary appealed to the people of Jammu to participate in the Shobha Yatra in large numbers and come together to celebrate the auspicious occasion with harmony and joy.
Among those present were Sanjay Gupta, General Secretary of Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha; Anil Magotra, Cashier of Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha; Gopal Sharma from Dharmik Yuvak Mandal; and Hira Lal Abrol, Chairman, HISI.
