Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, June, 13
On the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, BJP general secretary Yudhvir Sethi today held special prayers at Puranimandi, Vikram chowk, Raghunath bazar, Railway station where community meals and water distribution arrangements were made for the general masses. He served langar and water amongst people and sought their blessings.
Speaking in the occasion, Yudhvir Sethi said Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh lunar day of waxing and waning moon when people consider fasting as a spiritual means of worshipping and appeasing Lord Vishnu. Massive arrangements were made at all places to offer Prasad and water to people besides devotees. Among other present included Corporator Anil Masoom, Ramesh Ji, Kartar Ji, Ravi Ji and others
Earlier ‘Vishnu Sahastranaam’ and other Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu, considered auspicious, were recited and donations made amongst the poor and needy. The BJP leader said that such occasions bring in tolerance amongst masses and also make them participate in community programmes in a big way.
He urged people to stay connected to their roots and continue to observe such rituals in a big way that are aimed at strengthening our culture and heritage.
We in Jammu and Kashmir state are very much connected to roots and such rituals had always been our way of life, he asserted.
