Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 00:15 [IST]
Last Update: Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 18:32 [IST]
GANGTOK, :
Governor Om Prakash Mathur today visited Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple situated
around 56 km from Gangtok and inaugurated the newly-constructed "Atithi
Prangan" in temple premises.
As
part of CSR initiatives, Mothilal Oswal Foundation has constructed "Atithi
Prangan" and other basic amenities in the temple premises for tourists and
devotees.
The
Governor conveyed his appreciation and gratitude to Mothilal Oswal Foundation
for constructing required facilities like landscaping, pathways, war memorial,
Ganju Lama War Memorial, installation of the statue of Sagat Singh, tourist
facilitation infrastructure viz; food courts with souvenir shops etc with the
objective of integrated development of pilgrimage & heritage
destination.
In
his brief address, the Governor stated that the construction of basic tourist
infrastructure and war museum at the Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple complex will
go beyond tourism and provide an opportunity for visitors to engage with the
armed forces’s history and it will serves as a reminder of the commitment of
soldiers who defended the nation’s sovereignty.
During
his visit the Governor laid a wreath at the Sourya Sthal and paid tribute to
Amar Jawans. He also interacted with army jawans and exhorted their duty with
dedication in challenging border areas, responsibility and bravery.
On
the occasion, the Governor presented essential items to soldiers deployed in
high altitude areas.
The
commander of the 63 Mountain Brigade, Brigadier Amit Sharma, along with other
senior army officers and officials from Gangtok district administrative were
present during the programme.
