Nurpur’s Janmashtami fair to be state event

Our Correspondent

NURPUR, AUGUST 23

The district-level Janmashtami fair of Nurpur will be celebrated as state-level fair from next year.

Talking to the media persons, local MLA Rakesh Pathania today said that in view of the immense historical importance of Brij Raj Swami temple at Nurpur, where the district Janmashtami fair is held, he had raised this demand before Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who not only accepted the demand but also promised to preside over the state-level celebrations next year.

Thanking the Chief Minister for accepting the long-standing demand of the area, Pathania said all efforts would be initiated to bring this temple on the tourism map.

Significantly, this temple in the historical Nurpur fort is the only temple across the world where the idol of Meera is worshipped alongside Lord Krishna’s. The residents of the area have lauded the efforts of the MLA in getting the local Janmashtami fair declared as a state-level event.

Earlier too, the Janmashtami fair was declared district fair by previous PK Dhumal government (2008-12).

Meanwhile, Janmashtami fair was celebrated with immense fervour today on the premises of Brij Raj Swami temple. Owing to previous engagement of the MLA in state Assembly, local SDM Surinder Thakur presided over the fair. He led a shobha yatra from municipal council hall to the temple. Thousands of devotees from far off places paid their obeisance to Lord Krishna.

The devotees also took out Prabhat Pheri early in the morning.