His Holiness Swami Avdheshanand Giri, LG Manoj Sinha will preside as chief guests
JAMMU: On Tuesday, 31st March 2026, a grand “Jammu & Kashmir Cultural Festival” will be held at the Majestic Grand Banquet Resort, Mishriwala (Jammu North Assembly constituency) to showcase the rich culture, traditions, and spiritual heritage of Jammu & Kashmir. This was announced today by Mahant Rohit Shastri, President of Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust, during a meeting held in Mishriwala.
The festival will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event will be presided over by His Holiness Swami Avdheshanand Giri, while the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, and other dignitaries will attend as chief guests.
During the meeting, Mahant Rohit Shastri stated that the festival aims to provide a vibrant display of the region’s traditional arts, folk costumes, handicrafts, and cultural heritage. Attendees will get an opportunity to experience the rich culture of Jammu & Kashmir firsthand. The festival will also feature cultural exhibitions, a community feast (preeti bhoj), and other engaging activities, making it a memorable event.
Dignitaries present at the meeting included Master Vijay Kumar Sharma, Rakesh Singh, Joginder Singh, Bhushan Jamwal, Purn Chand Sharma, Nirmal Singh, Randeep Singh, Ramesh Kumar, Lucky Sharma, and several others.
The organisers appealed to the public to attend the festival with their families and help make it a successful and grand celebration. Mahant Rohit Shastri added that the event will not only promote Jammu & Kashmir’s cultural and spiritual heritage but also foster cultural awareness and harmony within society.
