Jammu, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Tawi Aarti and Light and Sound Show on Wednesday to welcome pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra. This event aims to greet devotees visiting the sacred shrine of Baba Barfani.
During the inauguration, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that this holy journey symbolizes faith, discipline, and spiritual awakening, serving as an inspiration for countless generations.
He noted that the Shri Amarnath Yatra is a vibrant tradition that unites people from diverse languages, cultures, and customs under a shared faith. Just hours before the pilgrimage commenced, Jammu and Kashmir resonated with chants of Lord Shiva, while the banks of the Tawi River illuminated with lamps.
Wishing the devotees well, he remarked that the Tawi Aarti is rooted in ancient traditions and has become a symbol of collective spiritual consciousness, cultural unity, and social harmony.
He conveyed that the continuous flow of the river reminds us that, like water flows without discrimination, human life should progress with love, cooperation, and mutual respect. The Tawi Aarti will be held daily throughout the pilgrimage, with the lit lamps representing faith, purity, and renewed energy.
The Lieutenant Governor praised the efforts of Jammu Smart City Limited, stating that the Tawi Riverfront has transformed neglected ghats into centers for cultural, social, and spiritual activities.
He highlighted that Jammu has historically been a hub of spiritual consciousness and cultural prosperity, and it is now reclaiming its historical identity. He urged the community to work together to keep the city clean and vibrant.
Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor launched a bus service aimed at providing tourists and locals with easy and eco-friendly access to the city’s key cultural and tourist sites.
During the event, he also inaugurated an exhibition based on the Amarnath Yatra and presented cleanliness mementos to the pilgrims. The ceremony was attended by several MPs, MLAs, senior administrative officials, religious leaders, and a large number of dignitaries.
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