Baripada, (15/06): On the occasion of Somnath Swaviman festival, 30 pilgrims from Mayurbhanj district joined the pilgrimage program organized from 15th to 21st of this month to visit the holy Somnath Dham. In the inaugural program organized by the district administration, Additional District Collector Mr. Bhukabandhu Naik launched the trip by showing the flag. Addressing the inaugural meeting, Shri Nayak said that the Somnath Swaviman festival is not just a pilgrimage, but a beautiful amalgamation of devotion, spirituality and cultural heritage. Through such journeys, people can strengthen their spiritual consciousness and connect more closely with the rich cultural and religious traditions of India. It also strengthens the sense of social justice, moral values and national unity. He further said that India’s ancient religious and cultural traditions have created a unique identity for the country in the world. Such a trip will be very helpful in preserving and propagating this tradition and developing spiritual values among the new generation. Assistant Collector Mansi Tarai was also present in the program and greeted the passengers and wished them a healthy, safe and prosperous journey. Devotees participating in the journey expressed their joy for this opportunity and expressed the view that visiting the holy Somnath Dham will be a memorable experience of their life. At the end of the program, District Culture Officer Dr. Shudashish Nayak gave vote of thanks.
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