Thousands of devotees, including children, teens and elderly people gathered in the premises of Sri Guru Ram Rai Durbar here for Jhanda Mela to be held on March 31, unanimously believe that faith and spirituality draw them to the Mela every year. The devotees consider faith and spirituality as two most important ingredients for attaining peace of mind.
The devotees gathered at the premises for the grand event are engrossed in offering prayers and circumambulating the shrine. Devotees arrived here from hundreds of miles away indulged themselves in spiritual activities since morning. They offer prayer and bow their head before the Jhanda. The devotees observe that faith and spirituality bring peace of mind.
Rampal, a resident of Moradabad, said that he visited the place since offering prayers here gets him peace of mind. “I cannot explain the kind of joy I experience after doing prayers. It is amazing. It gives me strength and boosts my confidence,” said Rampal, who participates in the fair every year since his several desired fulfilled.
Joginder lal, a resident of Ropar district from Punjab, said that serving the people during the fair begets him great peace. “I come every year. I offer prayers for peace and prosperity. My economic condition has improved gradually since I started coming here. This is a big religious event that draws thousands of people from the State,” lal said.
He observed that faith in a place was required for attaining the peace of mind. A person would be able to work efficiently only when he would be peaceful. If he would work peacefully, he would attain the success for sure. He said that with advent of technology spirituality among the people has increased as a lot of content on various religious matters was available on the net.
Akshar Singh, a resident of Mohali, was here to offer some special prayers for his son. He has been a regular visitor to the place for last many years. His faith strengthened since all his negativity vanished and positivity took over him. As a result he attained success and peace of mind that he considers more important.
Among the devotees, there are a lot of young men. A youth, who doesn’t wish to be named, said that he was serving as volunteer for making arrangements since he feels that serving selflessly always helps one in living peacefully. “I have got a job and my economic condition has improved as a result of my devotion,” the young devotee said.