 KATRA, July 25: For facilitating on-foot pilgrims who use the scenic Tarakote Marg for their journey to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji, on the directions of Governor N N Vohra, Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, a hi-tech Multipurpose Audio System (MAS) is being installed on this track, from Katra to Adhkuwari. This Audio System is being installed through M/s Bose Corporation India Pvt Ltd at an estimated cost of Rs 4.66 crore, which includes operational and maintenance cost for 5 years. Besides 15 booths, 550 speakers are being installed along the Tarakote Marg for the facilitation of pilgrims. After this system becomes operational by December this year, it shall play devotional music and spiritual songs which have been specially composed under the guidance of Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, Santoor maestro (and Member Shrine Board), which shall comprise "Chants", "Mantras", "Stotras", Bhaints and devotional music in Dogri language. |
