Inaugurates Tirupati Balaji Temple In Jammu
Jammu- Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is looking ahead to a bright future, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that it is our collective responsibility to contribute to the task of socio-economic growth and to ensure participation and empowerment of the common man in the Union Territory.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu Kashmir is witnessing faster economic development and revival of culture in Amrit Kaal. The Union Territory is touching new heights of glory, divinity and development in its eternal journey,” Sinha said.
He made these remarks at the inauguration of the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy at the Majeen area here.
J&K LG, Union ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and G Kishen Reddy inaugurated the temple spread across over 62 acres of land, to the devotees.
“The Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir is looking ahead to a bright future. It is our collective responsibility to contribute to the task of socio-economic growth and to ensure participation and empowerment of the common man,” Sinha said.
Along with the unprecedented development, the LG said, the spiritual aspect of Jammu Kashmir is also scaling new heights.
“The holy shrines of Sri Venkateswara, Baba Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi, Mata Sharda, Shiv Khori, Adi Shankaracharya Temple, Hazratbal and other prominent religious places and Sufi shrines in the UT will not only boost tourism but also develop Jammu Kashmir as the cultural-spiritual capital of the country,” he said.
Sinha lauded Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan and other organizations for their immense contribution in promoting Vedic culture and traditions. He said he was confident that Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will develop a Ved Pathshala and Health Centre on priority.
“Lord Venkateswara maintains this world and he is the very basis of existence. His divine blessings continue to guide the journey of Atam-Nirbhar Bharat and ensuring peace and prosperity in the lives of people,” the LG added.
He termed the inauguration of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple as a historic moment in the Sanatan Journey of J&K and the country.
“The dedication of Lord Venkateswara temple will strengthen the religious tourism circuit in J&K. It will give a boost to spiritual tourism and a major fillip to the economic development and employment opportunities in the Union Territory,” he said.
The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister, and Union Minister of Culture and Tourism G. Kishan Reddy, for accelerating development and tourism promotion in J&K.
“Union Home Minister, Amit Shah was expected to grace today’s occasion with his presence but due to some indispensable work, he couldn’t join us. He has conveyed his best wishes and told me his future event in Jammu will start only after paying obeisance to Sri Venkateswara Swamy,” Sinha said.
“We are also grateful to the Y.V. Subba Reddy, Chairman, TTD and other Board members for the establishment of Sri Venkateswara’s temple on the land of spirituality and wisdom and to the people of J&K for their cooperation, he said. He also acknowledged the hard work of the workforce engaged in the construction of the temple,” he added.
Earlier, the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism congratulated the people, J&K Government and all the devotees of Sri Venkateswara.
“The temple at Jammu will carry the message in the world that Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India is one. This will be a centre of spirituality and Sanatan traditions,” he said.
“It is the result of the devotion and commitment of the Lt Governor of J&K and Chairman and Board members of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams that Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is completed in a short span. Now, the devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and other prominent religious places can also seek the blessings of Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Jammu,” he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, while speaking on the occasion, said the historic day will script a new milestone in the development journey of J&K UT.
“This Vikas Tirth is a celebration of India’s unity in diversity and also signifies Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” he added.
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