Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Apr 17: The 9-day long Shat Chandi MahaYagya, organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) at the holy cave shrine during Chaitra Navratra for universal peace and prosperity, concluded on a grand note with “Purnaahuthi” on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Dr Neelam Sareen, Board Member; VikasAnand, SDM Bhawan; other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, besides pilgrims participated in Purnaahuthi and other religious ceremonies performed amidst Vedic mantras on the occasion. A group of Pandits led by Padma Shri Prof Vishwamurti Shastri, performed the Maha Yagya.
More than 3 lakh devout pilgrims made their journey to the revered Shrine during the auspicious ChaitraNavratri. To ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all devotees visiting the Vaishno Devi Shrine regardless of their physical abilities, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has been continuing providing free pony, battery car service and assistance in Darshans to Divyang pilgrims during Navratri as per directions of Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor, JK-UT, who is also Chairman, SMVDSB.
Elaborate decorations with exquisite fresh flowers of varied varieties brought from various parts of the country and abroad, traditional motifs and ornate lighting captivated the hearts of devotees who thronged to seek the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi ji during these Navratras. Artistically designed huge reception doors were also installed in the Bhawan area.
Besides, the Board had also made impressive arrangements for the pilgrims, including round the clock water and power supply all along the tracks and in the Bhawan area, sanitation, medicare and availability of special “fast related” food at the catering outlets of the Board. The Board also made arrangements for free food for the pilgrims at Tarakote Marg, Prasad Kendra at Sanjichhat, and Bhairon Ji.
Other special features were Bhajan and Bhaint performances by the renowned artists. As a special feature, Bhajan Sandhya was also organised by the Board twice a day for the pilgrims at the newly constructed Sheetla Bhawan at Adhkuwari and the same shall be a regular feature henceforth.
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