Jammu, Aug 07: The Rainawari Kashmiri Pandit Action Committee (RKPAC) marked the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishan Janam Ashtami, also known as Zaram Satam, in a grand traditional celebration held at Shri Shri Chakreshwari Jagat Amba Sanstha (Hari Parbat), Doke, Paloura, Jammu.
The festivities commenced with a soul-stirring rendition of Shri Krishan Bhajans by the young prodigy Vanshika Kaw, followed by an enchanting performance of Shri Krishan Leela by the talented children of ‘Matamal.’ The event saw captivating devotional Shri Krishan Bhajans delivered by RK Saproo and his team.
A profound discourse on the significance of Zaram Satam and its relevance in contemporary times was delivered by Sanjay Raina, a Dharma Scholar. He emphasized that Lord Krishan’s message of reversing exile and genocide for the Pandwas holds equal importance for Kashmiri Pandits.
As a symbol of devotion and tradition, traditional Prasad was distributed among all the devotees in attendance. Mr. BL Jalali, President of RKPAC, seized the opportunity to update the gathering on the current condition of the Gopi Tirath property in Brein, Nishat, Srinagar, which belongs to the Jogeshswari Mandir Trust—a unit of RKPAC. He also highlighted the deteriorating state of Jogeshswari Mandir (Loukut Mandir), Jogi Lanker, Rainawari, Srinagar.
The celebration drew a large number of participants from the Civil Society, including prominent figures such as Prof. BL Zutshi, President of Kashmir Education Society, Soon Nath Koul, Rattan Rani Hak, Dr. Sushil Wattal, Shiban Lal Kher, Surinder Koul, Ranjeet Gurkha, President of Hari Parbat Sanstha J&K, Surinder Kachroo, President of Ram Shaiv Trika Ashram, Vikram Koul, KP Volunteer, Sanjay Dhar, President of Sharika Foundation, Pummy Tickoo, BJ Hak, President of Jogishwari Mandir Trust, Nana Ji Zadoo, representative of Vaital Bhairav Temple Motitar, VK Zutshi, representative of Shiv Ji Temple Karpora Khushki, KJ Bhat, representative of Vital Bhairav Mandir, Ganesh Anand Ashram, Bagh Jogilanker, and Rohit Koul, President of Mata Kheer Bhawani Bhawani Mandir, Janipur.
The entire program was skillfully anchored by Ravi Mahaldar, with Rakesh Hangloo, General Secretary of RKPAC, overseeing the overall arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebration.
