SAMBA, DECEMBER 27: The age-old and spiritually significant Rathkhada Mela was inaugurated today at the revered Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple-Ghagwal, marking the commencement of the annual religious festivities with traditional fervour and devotion.
Deputy Commissioner, Ayushi Sudan inaugurated the Mela and also inspected the arrangements put in place for the devotees.
Later, the event witnessed the presence of MLA, Surjit Singh Salathia; MLA Vijaypur, Chander Parkash Ganga; MLA Hiranagar, Vijay Kumar Sharma and DDC, Suresh Kumar. The legislators paid obeisance at the temple, took stock of the mela arrangements and interacted with the district administration, local public representatives, members of the Temple Management Committee, volunteers and a large number of devotees.
The inauguration ceremony was also attended by SDM Ghagwal, K.S. Bali; Additional SP, Garu Ram and other officers from the district administration.
The Legislators expressed satisfaction over the comprehensive arrangements made for the event, including security, traffic management, sanitation, drinking water supply, health facilities and other essential services. They lauded the coordinated efforts of the administration, temple committee and volunteers in ensuring a smooth, peaceful and well-organized mela.
Volunteers and temple committee members played an active role in assisting devotees and maintaining order, reflecting strong community participation in the successful commencement of the mela.
