JAMMU, FEBRUARY 18: Destitute And Handicapped Welfare Association (DAHWA) today organized the 23rd annual Maha Shivratri-cum-Rural awareness mela at the Khooneshwar Shiv temple, Khoon in Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district.
Thousands of people thronged the ancient Aap Shambu Temple to be part of the congregation held amid spiritual ambience of the revered shrine.
The religious Gramin-Kisan Mela was organized by DAHWA, on the eve of Mahshivratri which witnessed a good participation of devotees who thronged the event and paid obeisance at the historic ancient temple to seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
Mahant Surat Giri inaugurated the mela in presence of Founder President DAHWA, Surat Singh Sumbria, Station House Officer and prominent citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries appreciated DAHWA Gramin Mela Committee for organizing this pro-people event since the past over 22 years. They said the event has immensely helped the rural populace avail benefit of various government schemes thus expanding the coverage of beneficiaries.
They lauded the efforts of DAHWA for organizing this annual festival saying that such events help in generating awareness and seeking involvement of village community in various initiatives designed by the government for their welfare.
