It commenced today
on the auspicious occasion of the beginning of 'Navratra' amid chanting
of vedic hymns and other religious ceremonies, Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the board, Mandeep K Bhandari said.
The Maha Yagya,
which is performed at the cave shrine during 'Navratras' for peace and
prosperity, will conclude with "purna ahuti" on Maha Navmi (ninth day).
The Shrine Board has
made elaborate arrangements for the large number of pilgrims expected
to visit the cave shrine during the Navratras. The CEO, accompanied by
other officers of the Shrine Board, took stock of the arrangements from
Katra to Bhawan and in the shrine area.
Over 4,000 pilgrims
paid obeisance at the cave shrine on the first day of the Navratra and a
large number of pilgrims are treading the serpentine path to the cave
shrine.
However, the Yatra
was a low-key affair in view of the floods. Heavy security has been put
in place and checking and frisking is being done at all entry and exit
points.
Police have taken
measures to ensure that comprehensive deployment is made to maintain law
and order and communal harmony, Inspector General of Police (IGP),
Jammu Zone, Rajesh Kumar, said.
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