2009 Nanda Mel - Ranjan Jandial outside Jammu
Every year, in November/ December, a Nanda mel (get together) is held in a village called Ranjan Jandial on the far outskirts of Jammu to propitiate our Devi. These photos are from 2009. I understand the number of visitors has been increasing steadily during the past few years, with Nandas from near and distant towns also arriving. I understand there are/ were lands held by the Nandas in these parts since old times.
Diwan Mandir and Nanda Shrine>>>
Shrine in a forest near Ranjan Jandial>>>
Shrine inside a Nanda house>>>
Large Nanda school &charitable institution>>>
Tikku (Nandas' Panda) home with VK Nanda>>>
Home of collector friend of Dr. Abrol>>>
University>>>
VK Nanda's home and father's memorabilia>>>
Jammu City>>>
Shrine in a forest near Ranjan Jandial>>>
Shrine inside a Nanda house>>>
Large Nanda school &charitable institution>>>
Tikku (Nandas' Panda) home with VK Nanda>>>
Home of collector friend of Dr. Abrol>>>
University>>>
VK Nanda's home and father's memorabilia>>>
Jammu City>>>