Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 2: 42nd Holy Chhari Yatra by Shiv Sena (UBT) was taken out from famous Shri Raghunath Ji temple, Jammu today in the form of a Shoba yatra.
Bal Saint Sahil Ji Maharaj flagged off the Yatra by showing the saffron flag. Chhari Puja will be performed on the first Navratra at Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Darbar on 3rd October.
Today, after worship at the Shri Raghunath Ji temple of Jammu, Shri Mata Vaishnodevi’s Holy Chhari and Akhand Jyoti departed in the form of a Shoba yatra.
Amidst drum beats and chanting of religious slogans, the Shoba Yatra passed through Raghunath Bazaar, Purani Mandi, Rajtilak Road to Kol Kandoli temple in Nagrota. After the darshan of Maa Bhagwati, the Yatra proceeded towards Katra. On reaching the religious city of Katra, the Yatra was given a rousing welcome by the Shiv Sena Katra unit.
Party state chief Manish Sahni said that on October 3, on the first auspicious Navratri, people will get the privilege of performing Chhari Poojan and holy darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi.
Sahni said that he will pray at the feet of Maa Bhagwati for the prosperity, progress, peace and mutual brotherhood in the country and Jammu and Kashmir. He also condemned the lack of support from the administration during the Chhari Yatra. At the same time, cooperation of the Dharmarth Trust was appreciated.
On this occasion, Bal Sant Sahil Ji Maharaj was the chief guest and party’s national organizer Ashok Tiwari, Dharmarth Trust secretary Ashok Sharma were present as special guests.
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