Dharmarth Trust celebrates Shankara Jayanti with fervour, gaiety

SRINAGAR, April 25: J&K Dharmarth Trust celebrated the Shankara Jayanti —the birth anniversary of Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who was the pioneer of ‘Advaita’ philosophy, with religious fervour. Religious preachers of Vedas from several parts of the country converged at the Shankaracharya Temple here.

On the occasion, a galaxy of prominent persons performed Pooja in a traditional manner followed by the Rudra Abhishek. Shri Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj was also present on the occasion.

 “Adi Guru Shankaracharya was born in Kerala 2,000 years ago. The saint travelled thousands of kilometres from Kerala and came to Kashmir to meditate at the Shankaracharya hill, Srinagar, to spread the message of peace to humanity,” a temple priest said, adding ‘Abhishek’ was also performed for world peace on the occasion and several priests from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham were also present. He said the priests performed “Homa, Havan and Yagna” for peace in the country.

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Brig (Retd) R.S Langeh, President of the Trust, said every year, people from across the country visit Srinagar on Shankara Jayanti to pray for peace and harmony, and to make India a strong nation. He said that the Trust has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the devotees and ensured that no devotee faces any inconvenience.

Ashok Kumar Sharma, Secretary informed that the Trust has illuminated the temple premises and Parsad was also served among the devotees.