Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Sept 20: Preview performance of mega musical theatre presentation, ‘Mata Ki Kahani’ was held here today at the auditorium of Spiritual Growth Centre.
Conceptualized, scripted, devised, designed and directed by Padamshree Balwant Thakur, this spectacular production will open on Thursday, September 21 in the auditorium at 3 pm and will have 15 shows till September 28 at 3 pm and 6 pm daily during the Navratra Festival being organized by J&K Tourism and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra.
The story of Mata Vaishno Devi is a classic narrative that echoes every Hindu household and is a part of every grandma’s midnight tale. As per the legend, during the period when the Goddess was busy in annihilating the Asuras, Her three main manifestations viz. Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati got together one day and pooled their collective Tejas or spiritual strength.
A stunningly bright light emanated from the place where the Tejas of the three manifestations coalesced and a beautiful young girl emerged out of this Tejas. Today, Mata Vaishno Devi is worshiped by millions and trillions of people across the world. Mata Vaishno Devi has surfaced as an embodiment of will, strength and peace.
Elaborating about this new venture of Balwant Thakur informed that efforts have been made to capsule the entire legend in one hour with the help of seventy accomplished artists and technicians and hoped that spectators will have the rarest occasion to an enriching experience.