Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Feb 19: Amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras and performing havan, yagya and other religious rituals, the 3-day “Murti Sthapana” ceremony organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Mahadev Temple, Reasi, culminated today.
“Murti Sthapana”, havan, yagya and other ceremonies were organised under the supervision of Mr. Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, who participated in Purna Ahuti and other rituals.
Giving details, the CEO informed that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had taken up the restoration work of Mahadev Temple at Reasi, including construction of new facilities for the devotees. He added that besides restoration of the Temple, a Langar Hall, Kitchen, Public Conveniences etc have been constructed in the complex. In addition to undertaking landscaping of the Temple complex, shrubs and ornamental plants have been planted alongside the boundary wall and old trees have been scientifically pruned and reshaped to add to the aesthetics of the complex.
At the culmination of “Murti Sthapana” and Purna Ahuti today, Prasad was distributed among all those present on the occasion. It is pertinent to mention that the religious rituals in connection with “Murti Sthapana” had commenced on 17th of this month.
Besides Holy Shiv Lingam, the Murtis installed include Shiv Parivar, Shri Durga Mata Ji, Shri Santoshi Mata Ji, Shri Ganesh Ji and Nandigan Ji.
Among those present on the occasion were prominent persons and a large number of people of the area, besides officers and staff of the Shrine Board.
Follow our WhatsApp channel