JNM Journalist Hardeep Jamwal, Jammu
A scene was seen in the historic Raghunath temple of Jammu Wednesday evening, which not only centuries-old traditions Gave new direction but also set a new example of women empowerment.
Young women adorned in saffron sarees were lighting lamps in their hands, Vedic mantras echoed and eyes on their lips Confidence in. Emotions when these females collectively led Sandhya Aarti in the temple warehouse Rise. This was the first occation when the women taking training to become priests led aarti at Raghunath temple.
Raghunath temple established in 1835 has seen the era of kings, the flame of faith burns even at the time of wars Have seen and has been the center of faith of millions of devotees. But this time the temple was seen writing a new chapter of history.
Maharaja Hari Singh’s granddaughter-in-law Kunwarani Ritu Singh played an important role behind this change. Initiative to give women the right to equivalent to religious rituals despite the hesitation and protest in the society of.
Kunvrani Ritu Singh said that his aim is not to diminish the role of men, but of Shiva and Shakti. STRENGTHING THE CONFERENCE WHERE BOTH WOMEN AND MEN ARE EQUAL. He questioned that when we worship girls and worship goddesses, women are worshipped. WHY TO KEEP AWAY.
Initiative started about one year ago, women were trained Vedic Mantras and Religious Methods Going. Almost 150 girls are currently involved with this program and this number is increasing in the future. HOPE.
According to Ritu Singh, these women will be trained for Havan and other religious rituals in the next phase. They can provide their services as priests in different temples. She believes that this step will prove to be vital towards making women self-reliant and empowered.
Devotees reached the temple also welcomed this change with open heart. Devotees Mini Bagotra said that they never imagined that in their lifelong females aarti WOULD SEE LEADING. Rajni Sehgal said that it’s not just the question of lifting the arti plates, but to decide. Who has the right to pursue a legacy of faith, and today it’s positive has answered.
This aarti performed by women in Raghunath temple was not just a religious ritual, but this changing society. Pictures were where traditions acknowledged new ideas over time while maintaining their core sense are.
