• Event held in an atmosphere filled with religious and cultural consciousness at Jammu North Assembly

JAMMU: Taking a strong initiative towards the preservation and promotion of Indian culture, Vedic traditions, and Sanatan values, the Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust today ceremoniously released its Annual Panchang Calendar for the year 2026 at the Jammu North Assembly complex. The event was held amidst devotion, enthusiasm, and a dignified atmosphere, deeply imbued with religious faith, cultural awareness, and Vedic values.

On this historic occasion, the Chief Guest was Shri Sham Lal Sharma, popular MLA of Jammu North Assembly, while MLA of Marh Assembly, Shri Surinder Bhagat, graced the function as the Guest of Honour. The programme was presided over by Mahant Rohit Shastri Ji, President of Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust, State Awardee and renowned Astrologer.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Sham Lal Sharma stated that the Panchang is an integral part of the Indian way of life, providing accurate and authentic information about tithis, festivals, fasts, and religious rituals. Appreciating the efforts of Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust, he said that such initiatives play a significant role in connecting the younger generation with Indian culture, values, and Vedic traditions.

Guest of Honour MLA Surinder Bhagat, in his address, remarked that the Panchang is not merely a collection of dates but a guiding scripture of dharma, karma, and sanskar. He emphasized that in today’s materialistic era, the preservation of Vedic knowledge, Sanskrit language, and Sanatan traditions is extremely important, and the Trust’s contribution in this direction is truly commendable and inspiring for society.

On this occasion, Mahant Rohit Shastri informed that the Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust publishes approximately 10,000 Panchang calendars every year, which are distributed free of cost among various sections of society. He stated that the Panchang helps the general public gain accurate information about festivals, auspicious and inauspicious dates, and religious observances, thereby removing confusion and misconceptions prevalent in society.

He further clarified that the Trust’s objective is not limited only to the distribution of Panchangs, but also to continuously work for the protection and promotion of Sanskrit language, Vedic culture, astrology, and Indian traditions. During the programme, several eminent citizens who have made noteworthy contributions in the fields of society, culture, education, and religion were also honoured.

Those honoured included: Joginder Singh, Lucky Sharma, Dr. Vishal Gupta, Rajan Sharma, Rakesh Singh, Rakesh Gandotra, Sunil Sharma, Harshvardhan Singh, Ankush Sharma, Master Vijay Kumar Sharma, Uttam Chand Sharma, Vandana Kumari, Pradeep Singh, Hardeep Thakur, M. L. Verma, Dr. Vivek Arya, Nigam Gupta, R. K. Chhibber, Prof. Sharad Chandra Sharma, Naresh Choudhary, Vinay Jamwal, Naresh Raina, Lakhvinder Singh, Nitin Sharma, Rohit Verma, Rajesh Langar, Vinay Aggarwal, Vikrant Sharma, Dr. Ramesh Gupta, Dr. Gaurav Vaid, Satish Gupta, Ashok Choudhary, Surinder Sagar, K. D. Singh, Surinder Singh (Gilli), Ashwani Shastri, Nirmal Singh, and Rajeev Sharma.

The entire programme reflected a strong sense of spirituality, cultural unity, and social harmony, concluding with Vedic prayers and a collective resolve to uphold and promote Sanatan culture.

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