Like our Facebook Page

news details

300000 devotees visit Pingla Devi Shrine 10/3/2016 10:40:03 PM Early Times Report Ramnagar , Oct 3 : Over 300000 devotees from across the state visited the holy cave shrine of Mata Pingla Devi during first three Navratras situated at a hillock in Ramnagar tehsil. Akhand Jyoti which was lit at Ramnagar on first navratra taken to Mata Pingla Devi Bhawan in a colourful procession enchanting Bhajans & Kirtans on the eve of second Navratra. Nearly 15000 pilgrims accompanied the procession from Ramnagar to Bhawan. On the arrival of sacred Jyoti at Bhawan pujaris offered Puja of Jyoti with recitation of Vedic mantras and showering flowers. To witness the puja of Jyoti thousands of devotees were present The atmosphere of Bhawan was filled with the jaikaras of maa Pingla during pula. After the puja Organizer of Akhand Jyoti committee Vinay Jandial appeals to the public & administration to come forward for the development of Holy Shrine. He said that 29 years ago the Yatra was started by late Sh. O P Jandial & his associates & since then the Yatra is organised by the committee every year with pump and show.He further said that the main aim of Akhand Jyoti committee is to develop the pilgrim & tourist spots of Ramnagar & in this direction committee is making all sincere efforts. He thanked administration & voluntary organisations for their cooperation to make the Yatra a grand success. On this occasion adequate arrangements were made by civil and police departments. A large number of Langer's were also organised by various organizations enroute from base camp kogh to Bhawan. The Yatra lasts for nine days & concludes with Kanya Pujan on Ramnavmi.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

top stories of the day

JU building scam: VC reluctant to order probe CEO Kathua turns bully, hurls abuses at visitors Metro transport service all set to come up in Jammu, Srinagar Kashmir unrest delays confirmation of 43000 casual labourers J&K renders SSA ineffectual, unproductive; says MHRD report Under garb of unrest; SKIMS doctors busy doing Pvt practice As working season nears end in Kashmir, 50% funds remain un-utlised Pilgrim arrival registers sharp decline in last 3 months Terrorists out to kill as Kashmir unrest nears end 'Incapable' DSEJ puts career of students stake 'DSEJ asked to proceed on leave' Fresh UGC notification for appointment of Assistant Professors creates confusion Drug mafia-health officials' nexus stifles 'Free drug policy' 'Faulty' online system in Samba ARTO office puts people to inconvenience Terrorists decamp with 5 rifles in Kulgam Despite 3 auctions, Resin sale hangs in balance Police beef up Akhtar's security after LeT threat Pakistani flags on national highway mock at Govt claims BJP workers attack Panthers worker in Ramnagar Brazen overloading on peripheral roads risking precious lives Kashmir at the helm and still feeling alienated! Abdullahs can't insult our martyrs Govt tightens screws, wants babus to frame RFD or face action Mr Moon, leave J&K to the Indian care Jawan martyred, another injured

STOCK UPDATE

BSE Sensex NSE Nifty

CRICKET UPDATE