Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 25: The annual Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra will not take place this year due to ongoing restrictions imposed by the administration in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Yatra was scheduled to begin from 28th June, this year.
In a statement issued here today, Vikramaditya Singh, Chairman of the Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Management Council, said that the decision to cancel the annual Yatra has been taken in view of Covid restrictions and for safety of the pilgrims.
However, Vikramaditya said, the Yagya and other holy rituals of the deity will be conducted as per tradition by priests in the temple premises. Furthermore, he added that the symbolic Yatra will be conducted in a simple manner this year by Vice-Chairman Sanjeev Parihar and few other members of the Management Council.
The Temple of Sarthal Devi Mata is located in Sarthal town of Kishtwar district amidst the mountains of the Pir Panjal range. 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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