JAMMU: On the sacred occasion of the 4th Monday of Shrawan Maas, a grand Rudra Abhishek Pooja was organized at Jammu, witnessing the gracious presence of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, and J&K BJP President Shri Sat Sharma. The spiritual event was organized by BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Gupta at his residence at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.

Ch. Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu, family members of Gaurav Gupta, a large number of devotees, BJP workers, and local citizens were amongst the prominent present. Prominent personalities of Jammu including Principal Secretary to LG Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Devansh Yadav, Jammu University Vice-Chancellor Umesh Rai, Executive Director & CEO Dr. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Justice Rajinder Dogra, Northern Railway Jammu senior DCM Uchit Singhal, and others also graced the occasion.

 The pooja was performed with Vedic rituals and chants, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Speaking on the occasion, Manoj Sinha termed the land of Jammu & Kashmir as especially blessed by God Shiva and is his preferred abode showering blessings on every soul seeking His blessings. Speaking on the occasion, he added, "The holy month of Shrawan holds immense spiritual importance. Rudra Abhishek is a powerful ritual that invokes the blessings of God Shiva for peace, prosperity, and well-being of all. May this sacred occasion bring harmony and strength to the people of Jammu & Kashmir."

Sat Sharma expressed his devotion, marking the day as one of faith, unity, and collective prayers for the progress of the Union Territory. He said, "Participating in the Rudra Abhishek Pooja today was a deeply spiritual experience. We pray for peace, progress, and unity in Jammu & Kashmir under the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. These religious events also serve to connect society through shared faith and cultural heritage."

Vikram Randhawa marked the event as an expression of deep devotion towards God Shiva, deeply enrooted in our rich cultural heritage. Organizer Gaurav Gupta, said, "We are honoured to have the Lieutenant Governor and our party president participate in today’s Rudra Abhishek. Shrawan Maas is a time of spiritual reflection and devotion. Through such events, we aim to promote religious harmony and spiritual consciousness in society."

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We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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