SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Saturday paid a visit to Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi in Rainawari to extended warm greetings to the Sikh fraternity on the occasion of Baisakhi.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by senior functionaries of the Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee.
While extending warm greetings on the occasion, the DC expressed hope that this day would contribute towards strengthening brotherhood, unity, harmony and would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in J&K.
The Gurudwara authorities expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and conveyed their gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner in this regard.
During the visit, the DC also marked his presence in the Gurbani at the Gurudwara.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa extended warm greetings to the Sikh community and everyone else celebrating the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.
This vibrant festival, celebrated with immense fervor and joy by Sikhs around the world, holds significant cultural and religious importance as it marks the onset of harvesting season and the beginning of the Sikh New Year.
On the occasion, Minga Sherpa visited the Chatti Padshahi Gurdwara in Baramulla, joined devotees to actively participate in their religious festivities, and extended his best wishes for a prosperous and blissful Baisakhi.
During his visit, the DC also conducted a comprehensive assessment of the arrangements made for the seamless celebration of the occasion to ensure necessary measures are in place to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable experience for the devotees.
Speaking during the occasion, the DC extended his warm greetings to the community and said that it gives him immense joy to join Sikh brothers and sisters on this auspicious day, which holds deep cultural and religious significance.
Minga Sherpa further said that the festival symbolizes renewal, growth, and the spirit of unity as people from all faiths come together to celebrate the harvest season and welcome the new year with prayers, festivities and acts of kindness.
Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Athar Aamir Khan today extended warm greetings to the Sikh community on the occasion of Baisakhi festival.
He also visited Palpora where he joined with the community to celebrate the auspicious occasion.
Khan also reviewed the arrangements put in place by the administration to facilitate the celebration of Baisakhi festival.
Meanwhile, he also took part in the community langar service at the Gurudwara.
During his visit, he was accompanied by ADC Viqar Ahmed Giri and other officers from line departments.
Baisakhi celebrated with fervour across valley, DC Sgr visits Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi