Lavishes praise on Athrot for serving society
Jammu: Dr Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) released Navreh Song written by noted poet and writer Kanwal Peshin in an impressive religio-cultural event, organised by Athrot Foundation at Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Bohri, here today.
The Navreh song has been sung by Sunita Bhan, besides well known vocalist, while the music has been composed by Ravi Dhar, Music Director of great repute and has been recorded at Vitasta Music Studio.
On the occasion, Saptrishi 5100 year Calender, published by Dr Manmohan Jyotishi Research Foundation, was distributed among the audience by Swami Kumar Ji, a well known religious preacher and Guru of Geeta Satsang Ashram Muthi, Sh MK Yogi, Community face and social activist and Sh Shanti Lal Sidha, Music Icon and renowned vocalist.
The event started with Sharda Vandana by Kanwal Peshin followed by ‘Henzey Vanvun’ by the team of ladies from Jagti led by Chandra Dhar.
A wonderful musical presentation by budding artists mesmerized one and all.
Suhas Koul, Lavanya Koul, Nirmit Raina and Pranav Pandita sang Bhajans which won accolades.
The VIPs were felicitated with typical Kashmiri ‘Kenzi Khoass’.
Award of appreciation for preserving of culture was presented to Chandra Dhar, Sushma Pandita, Kiran, Fancy Koul, Meenakshi Handoo, Angly Suri, Suhas Koul, Lavanya Koul, Nirmit Raina and Pranav Pandita along with the family members who supported to make it happen.
The Navreh Song and Calender released on the occasion was distributed among all and theb honour of felicitation and distribution was done by Dr Rohit Koul, Director Peoples Hut Foundation and Dr Ramesh Razdan.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief guest Dr Karwani lavished praise on Athrot for its commendable work in serving the society and preserving culture.
While appreciating the young artists for singing in Kashmiri, Dr Karwani advised all to preserve and promote mother tongue.
“The time is ripe to preserve and promote culture. The best way to preserve culture is to promote the mother tongue, which is rich in all respects,” Dr Karwani maintained.
Special guests MK Yogi, Shanti Lal Sidha and Swami Kumar Ji appreciated the efforts of organisation for conducting such events and providing platform to young and budding artists and kudos to Athrot Cultural Foundation for making informative videos for preservation and promotion of culture.
The program was anchored by Kanwal Peshin and vote of thanks was presented by RK Pandita, Director Athrot.
A light refreshment was served at the end of the programme.
