Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today unveiled Saptrishi Calendar and “Shardha Mata’s LED 3D Desktop Pratima” with built-in MP3 Mata’s Katha and Bhajans at Raj Bhawan.
The unveiling was done in an impressive programme organized by Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj in association with other Kashmiri Pandit social organizations to mark Saptrishi-5101 Samvat (Navreh) which marks the traditional Kashmiri Hindu New Year falling on 30th March 2025.
Manoj Sinha extended his felicitations to Kiran Wattal, convener, Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj, and other social organizations for their collective endeavours to mark the auspicious occasion of Saptrishi-5101 Samvat (Navreh).
Kiran Wattal while speaking on the occasion stated that over the last few years, LG Manoj Sinha has made significant efforts towards preserving and reviving the Sanatan traditions of our community. In 2021, he unveiled the Saptarishi Calendar, marking an important step in reconnecting us with our cultural and religious practices. Additionally, his visit to the Martand Sun Temple in 2022 ignited hope among the community for the restoration of this ancient and sacred site.
Wattal said that this calendar is more than a collection of dates; it is a conscious effort to reconnect with our roots and ensure that our rich heritage is not forgotten. “By marking and celebrating these significant days, we reinforce our cultural bonds and pass on our traditions to future generations. In doing so, we honor our ancestors and affirm that, despite the adversities faced, our identity remains resilient and vibrant,” he added.
Members of Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj and prominent personalities from diverse fields including Dr Sushil Razdan (famous Neurologist), Acharya Pushkar Nath, Prof Kailash Mehra Sadhu (educationist and singer), Prof Piarey Hatash (eminent writer and poet), Pt Kamal Ganjoo and Ravi Bakshi (social activist) were also present on the occasion.
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