Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 13: Shri Machail Mata Temple shrine, nestled in spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in District Kishtwar, was today reopened for the pilgrims – the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, heralding the commencement of the annual Yatra season.
The religious event also marked the shifting of the Idol (Murti) of Goddess Machail Mata (Durga) from the house of local priest Pehalwan Singh to the temple amid the religious rituals and a grand fair.
The reopening of the revered Temple was attended by MLA Paddar-Nagseni Sunil Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan where they also paid obeisance.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner also took a comprehensive review of the arrangements being made for the smooth and safe conduct of the Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2025.
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