Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Apr, 13
Kashmiri Displaced Community pledges to celebrate next “Navreh” in Kashmir in presence of J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina at the banks of sacred river of Jammu, “Surya Putri Tawi”.
BJP President Ravinder Raina today participated in the ‘Sankalap Diwas’ organised by Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust at Thalwal Mandal Jammu. He was accompanied by former MLC and BJP Spokesperson Girdhari Lal Raina. Renowned Jyotishacharya ShivPrasad Raina was also present
Sanakalp Diwas is the part of three Day Navreh Mahotsava being celebrated by Kashmiri Pandit community throughout the world. Day one of the Navreh Mahotsava was observed as ShriyaBhatTyagDiwas in memory of 15th century Vaidachary of Kashmir who successfully treated life threatening poisonous Bowl on the chest of then Sultan Zainul-u- Abdin. Vaidacharya Shirya Bhat refused to take any reward for himself or his family instead he asked the Sultan to stop persecution of minority Hindu Community, abolish Jazia Tax, stop cow slaughter and permit reconstruction of temples. Transformed Sultan granted these demands and is known thereafter as Budshah.
Second Day was dedicated to reaffirming the community Resolution to return to the land of its proud ancestors. Reaffirmation of resolve , the ‘Sankalap Diwas’ was done by taking oath by every family at the time of BrahmaMahurat when traditionally Kashmir Hindus start the new year with the Darshan of a specially prepared Thali.
The programme at Thalwal on the banks of Surya Putri Tawi was a collective oath taking ceremony. A large number of members and devotees of Maa Bhaderkali along with huge number of youngesters participated and reaffirmed their resolve to work for peace, tranquillity and rehabilitation of the Displaced Community back in Kashmir valley.
Ravinder Raina led the procession from the shrine site to Banks of River Tawi and in his brief address appreciated the efforts of the community to preserve civilizational and traditional ethos of Kashmir. He was particularly happy over the participation of youngsters. He also reassured the community of the continued support in their fight for Justice,
Oath of affirmation was administered by Girdhari Lal Raina. President Sh. Ravinder Raina also participated in the samoohik Aarti and had Prasad.
Chairman and General Secretary of Mata Bhaderkali Trust Dileep Pandita and Ashok Kaw and prominent members Chand ji Kaw, Vijay Kumar Bhat thanked Ravinder Raina ji for his time and enthusiastic participation.
