JAMMU: The Navratri festival is being celebrated with great fervour at Vaishno Mata Mandir, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, under the guidance of  Mahant Shri Lucky Baba Ji.  Devotees from across the region are participating enthusiastically in the nine-day festivities, which highlight devotion, faith, and community spirit.

Every day, the celebrations begin with Hawan and Pooja rituals, followed by morning and evening Aartis. In the evenings, devotees gather to listen to the katha and Leelas of Mata Rani, along with Bhajan and Kirtan sessions, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

A key feature of the festival is the daily fruit and Satvik Langar, offered to all visitors, which draws a large number of devotees each day. Mahant Shri Lucky Baba Ji expressed his happiness over the massive participation, stating that such festivals help in strengthening faith, spreading positivity, and fostering a sense of togetherness among devotees.

The nine-day Navratri celebrations at Vaishno Mata Mandir continue to attract devotees of all ages, who come to seek the blessings of Mata Bhagwati and partake in the spiritual and cultural activities.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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