Early Times Report JAMMU, July 12: In a momentous event today, the Managing Committee of Panch Mandir in Channi Himmat Housing Colony, Jammu, laid the foundation stone for the Main Entrance Gate of the temple. This ceremony held on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, aimed to honor the memory and fulfill the dream of Late Sh. Parveen Kumar Gupta, the founder of Panch Mandir and former Councillor of Channi Himmat. The auspicious occasion witnessed the participation of numerous distinguished individuals, including Jatinder Aul, K.P Raina, Inder Mohan Gupta, Ram Nath Sharma, Raj Kumar Gupta, Madan Mohan Gupta, Satish Gupta, Vinod Grover, and retired IPS officers Ashok Bhan, Anoop Singh Salathia, and S.S Bijral. Also present were retired IGP Ashok Gupta, retired IAS officer Guldev Raj Bhagat, renowned architect B.B. Sharma, V.K. Sawhney, Omkar Nath Sharma, Bhoomi Chand, and various other esteemed guests. The event was graced by the presence of Anil Gupta (Sr. Vice President CCI, Jammu), Vikram Randhawa (Ex. MLC), Ram Pal Sharma, Advocate Pardeep Gupta, Neena Gupta (Corporator), Neelam Gupta, Veena Grover, and many more dignitaries. Their collective presence added significance and grandeur to the ceremony. This endeavor to construct the Main Entrance Gate of Panch Mandir symbolizes the dedication and commitment of the Managing Committee to preserve the legacy and ideals set forth by Parveen Kumar Gupta. It is a testament to the strong bond between the temple and the community it serves. The Managing Committee expresses gratitude to all those who participated in the pooja ceremony, contributing to the auspicious beginning of this project. The Main Entrance Gate will serve as a landmark, welcoming devotees and visitors to the spiritual haven of Panch Mandir in Channi Himmat. |