Martand Tirath Trust holds GBM

General Body Meeting (GBM) of Martand Tirath Improvement and Charitable Trust was held here today under the chairmanship of R N Koul its chairman.

The meeting in an appeal urged the authorities to ensure full protection of the Martand Shrine at Mattan in South Kashmir district of Anantnag which is providing free langer and other facilities to yatris of Swami Amarnath Ji.

The GBM also approved some important decisions for future planning in the interest of the Trust.

Veer Ji Pandita gave brief of the two years working of the Trust and highlighted various steps taken by it for providing facilities to pilgrims.

President of the Trust, M K Yogi appealed the Government to fulfill the commitments made with the Trust for the development of the shrine and renovation of Bhargishekha temple. He demanded that Government should take necessary steps to mitigate the sufferings of the community and enhance the monthly relief before the Shivratri.

On the occasion Vaid Prakash Kichloo presented balance sheet before the GBM.

Others present in the meeting included Baskar Nath Bawani, Badri Nath Khar, Baderi Nath Tickloo, Soom Nath Tickoo and Maharaj Krishan Tickoo.

Suriya Saptami 2102 Celebrated

Suriya Saptami was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety at Suriya Bhawan Paloura Top today.

On the occasion a Maha Yagya was also solemnized for the peace and prosperity of mankind and to invoke the blessings of Sun God.

The function was organized by Martand Tirath Trust. A large number of devotees drawn from different parts of Jammu attended the function. A hawan was also performed at Martand Tirath at Mattan in Anantnag district of South Kashmir to celebrate the Suriya Saptami.

The Hawan started yesterday evening and puranahuti was performed this afternoon which was followed by serving of prasad to devotees.

As per the Hindu scriptures the Martand is 13th name of Sun God.

President of the Trust, M K Yogi while speaking highlighted the activities of the Trust.

The function was also attended by Vijay Bakaya, MLC, Rattan Lal Gupta provincial president, NC, H N Jattu and other community leaders.

The general secretary of the Trust, Veer Ji Pandita proposed the vote of thanks.