Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 26: A large number of devotees today thronged the ancient and historical temple of Mata Katyayani at village Kakran in Kulgam district where 4th Annual Mahayagya was organised by Harmukh Ganga (Gangbal) Trust (HGGT) and supported by All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee (APMCC).
The Trust has reconstructing the four temples and a huge Dharamshala within the complex. Kashmiri Hindus reached Katyayani temple on July 23 when the Mahayagya started while the Purna Ahuti was performed on July 24 where hundreds more joined them.
The temple wore a festive look as the remaining restoration and decorative work was undertaken under the supervision of APMCC chairman Vinod Pandit. According to King Bharati, senior journalist & National spokesperson APMCC, the Katyayani Temple is not only one of the biggest temples that APMCC has reconstructed, but also the most beautiful one which has been expanded by initiating the construction of a huge Dharamshala (Lalded Bhawan) within the complex. The Kalhana Library in the temple complex is also in the pipeline, he added.
Addressing the devotees at Kakran temple Joginder Singh Jamwal said that their organisation has vowed to get Temple Bill passed after incorporating all the 15 amendments suggested by the actual ground level working temple committees adding Mufti Government too must involve people from the ground level before finalising any return plan for Kashmiri migrants.
Sunil Kumar Trakroo said that APMCC was committed to its 6-point charter of demands for which its chairman had gone for 15-Day long fast unto death.
Giving details Usha Nakhasi said that the first Mahayagya was organised at Mata Katyayani temple in Kakran village in October 2012 during which Murti Sthapna took place. The temple which was completely damaged was reconstructed by APMCC, he added.
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