Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 29: The Annual Sarthal Devi Yatra concluded here today.
The Yatra was conducted by Sanjeev Parihar, Vice-Chairman along with few members of the Management Council. Today, the yatra was culminated by offering the Thali to the deity at the Holy Shrine in a traditional manner by Sarthal Devi Ji Management Council under the patronage of Vikramaditya Singh, Chairman of the Council.
The yagya and other holy rituals of the deity were organized as per traditions by priests in the temple premises.
Pertinent to mention here that this year the participation of devotees was restricted in the Annual Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra due to restrictions imposed by the administration in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
Vikramaditya Singh, in his message, extended warm greetings to all devotees and people of Kishtwar on this auspicious occasion and prayed for peace, prosperity and well being of all. He also prayed for early passage of COVID-19 pandemic and asked people to remain careful and observe social distancing and other guidelines issued by the authorities in letter and spirit.
The temple of Sarthal Devi Mata is located in Sarthal town of Kishtwar district amidst the mountains of the Pir Panjal range. The devotees believed that Sarthal Devi is the Hindu Kuldevi residing in Kishtwar and have held her in high reverence. The historic religious yatra is organized every year in Kishtwar by Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Management Council with great participation and support of residents of Kishtwar.
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