Gurugram, Aug 3 (PTI) The Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, which started on the first Monday of Sawan in Nuh, concluded peacefully, sending a message of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood, an official said.
The Yatra began at around 12.30 pm from the Nalhadeshwar (Nalhad) Temple and ended at Shringeshwar Mahadev temple in Singar village around 7 pm after Jalabhishek was performed in all three temples — Nuh’s Nallahad Mahadev temple, Ferozepur Jhirka’s Jhir temple, and the temple in Singar village.
While the Yatra was marred by violence in 2023, this time, members of the Muslim community welcomed the devotees with flowers.
The tight security arrangements, deployment of security personnel, drone surveillance and continuous meetings with the people of both communities proved effective in ensuring the peaceful conclusion of the Yatra, he added.
Politicians along with the pilgrims arriving from various states including Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, participated in the procession.
Haryana’s Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam and Deputy Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly Krishan Middha also joined the religious procession.
Calling the yatra a confluence of faith and devotion, Gautam said, “This pilgrimage symbolises the region’s rich cultural and religious heritage and conveys a message of unity, brotherhood, and spiritual consciousness to devotees every year.” Middha, however, termed the event a symbol of mutual harmony and brotherhood, saying, “People from all faiths and communities are coming together to support the organisation of the Yatra and are extending a warm welcome to the devotees at various locations.” Deputy Commissioner Akhil Pilani and Nuh SP Arpit Jain also visited the Nalhar Mahadev temple, Jhir temple and Singar temple to ensure all preparations and arrangements were in place for the event.
“The district administration had ensured preparations and arrangements on a large scale in view of today’s religious programs. The procession received a grand welcome at more than 60 locations across the district, with Hindu and Muslim communities, business associations, social organisations, and villagers coming together to set a unique example of brotherhood and communal harmony,” the deputy commissioner said.
Highlighting that no untoward incident happened amid the security arrangements, Nuh SP said, “It was an example of brotherhood that this Yatra was welcomed by the people of every community everywhere.” “In the tight security arrangements this time, a huge crowd of devotees also gathered. The atmosphere there became even more devotional and brotherly when people from the Muslim community also welcomed the devotees with flower garlands at various places”, a pilgrim said. PTI COR SHS SHS
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