Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Aug 3: Week long historical Kounsar Nag yatra, alongwith Charri Mubarak, was flagged off from Reasi early this morning with traditional fervour and gaiety in presence of prominent citizens.
Lot of enthusiasm and high spirit were visible on the faces of the pilgrims hailing not only from Reasi but also from Jammu, Katra, Talwara Mahore, Chassana etc, who were constantly chanting bhajans and had queued up very early morning to become a part of this historical Kounsar Nag yatra, despite challenging weather conditions.
The Kousar Nag yatra along with Charri Mubarak was organized successfully in the past due to which the popularity and awareness about Reasi-Chassana route gained popularity and a lot of people hailing from different parts of the State expressed willingness to join the pilgrimage this year.
Kounsar Nag is one of the highest altitude springs of Kashmir situated at 30 km from Aharbal. The spring shimmers with fresh, crystal clear glacial waters and covers an area of 5 km in length and two and half kilometres in breadth.
Addressing the pilgrims and gathering, Thakan Dass, convenor of the yatra, said that efforts would be made to promote the Kounsar Nag as tourist destination.
He also asked administration to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to popularize the spot by erecting hoardings at prominent locations, so that pilgrims after visiting the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi could be diverted to such locations.
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