Lt Governor visits Jhiri Mela; pays obeisance at Baba Jitto shrine
10- day long annual event to commemorate the martyrdom of Baba Jitto & Bua Kodi is witnessing congregation of lakhs of people from different parts of the country especially Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and UP
Supreme sacrifice made by Baba Jitto is exemplary for each one of us to emulate: LG
Our farmers are symbol of hard work and dignity. An enlightened society should ensure justice to the community, which is playing a vital role in serving & nurturing humanity, says the LG
We must focus on community driven development. Locals, PRIs members & other stakeholders of the society should come together to create an institutional mechanism to improve the facilities for devotees visiting this historical Mela: LG
Jhiri Mela symbolizes cultural unity of India and the tradition tied in the thread of social values provides an opportunity to the people to learn about our heritage, culture, art and craft: LG
It is heartening to see that this year’s Mela is being organized on a larger scale to encourage tourism in the region and to showcase life and philosophy of Baba Jitto: LG
Jammu, November 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Jhiri Mela and paid obeisance at Baba Jitto shrine.
The 10-day long annual event to commemorate the