Jammu, 08 July (H.S.): BJP National President Nitin Nabin today offered prayers at the historic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple here, where he was accorded a traditional welcome by former Minister and senior BJP leader Ajatshatru Singh and Dr Ritu Singh.

Accompanied by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, MP Tarun Chugh, BJP J&K president Sat Sharma, MLA Yudhvir Sethi, former Minister Priya Sethi and other senior party leaders, Nitin Nabin performed Shivling Abhishek at the Narmdeshwar Temple within the complex and paid obeisance at the main shrine. He prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the nation.

During the visit, Ajatshatru Singh briefed the BJP National President about the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of Shri Raghunath Ji Temple.

He said the erstwhile rulers of Jammu and Kashmir had built more than 100 temples across the region to preserve Sanatan traditions and that these shrines are being managed by the Dharmarth Trust, established by the former Royal Family.

He said the Trust continues to preserve the temples and their religious heritage.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar