Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Apr 19: On the eve of Bhagwan Parshuram Jyanti, a “Shobha Yatra” was taken out by the Youva Parshuram Dal, here today.
The religious procession began from Kargil Hanuman Mandir adjoining National Highway Udhampur and reached at D N Palace, Dhar Road after passing through Domail, Barrian, Salathia Chowk, Court Road, Mukerjee Bazar, Dabber Chowk, Gole Market, Main Bazar, Chabutra Bazar and Talab Sallian area.
A large numbers of devotees accompanied the Shobha Yatra, which comprised of tableaux reflecting Hindu culture and scenes associated with the epic history Bhagwan Parshuram. Shobha Yatra was warmly welcomed by the Udhampur people.
Pawan Gupta, Minister of State for Finance and Information Technology and MLA Udhampur, was honored by the volunteers of Youva Parshuram Dal.
The Minister assured the people that he would provide all possible assistance in construction of the temple of Bhagwan Parshuram.
Earlier, SHO Udhampur Mahesh Sharma flagged off the Shobha Yatra.
At D N Palace, Pyuesh Shastri delivered the preachings of Bhagwan Parshuram. It was followed by a Bhandara for the devotees.