 Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 2: The Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji Yatra Welfare Society held a detailed press conference at Amar Singh Club, Jammu, regarding the final preparations for the forthcoming Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji Yatra 2026, scheduled to be held from June 20 to June 22, 2026.
The press conference was jointly addressed by Kiran Wattal, Convenor of the Society, and M.K. Yogi, General Secretary, in the presence of office bearers, heads of social organizations, intellectuals, and community representatives associated with the Society.
While briefing the media, Kiran Wattal informed that the holy Yatra will commence on June 20, 2026 with a ceremonial flag-off from TRC Nagrota, and culminate on June 22, 2026 at the revered shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tullamulla, Ganderbal, and Kashmir. He further informed that this yatra is gateway for which an advance team will leave on June 19 to make necessary arrangements for Langars, accommodation, and logistics at the pilgrimage sites.
The Society appealed to the Lieutenant Governor Administration, Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir, concerned Deputy Commissioners, Director General of Police, Department of Tourism, and Relief & Rehabilitation Department, J&K, to ensure foolproof security, transportation, accommodation, and availability of essential commodities at major pilgrimage destinations including Kheer Bhawani (Tullamulla), Tikker, Manzgam, Khanbarni Devsar, Lokatpora, Nagdandi, and other sacred sites to facilitate the smooth and successful conduct of the Yatra.
The Society also urged the Tourism Department, J&K, to undertake extensive publicity of the Yatra by installing hoardings, flex banners, and awareness material across Jammu and Kashmir while highlighting the spiritual and historical significance of Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji for wider public awareness.
Further, The Society requested the Municipal Corporations of Jammu and Srinagar and allied departments to ensure proper sanitation, hygiene, lighting, and uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water at all pilgrimage destinations, migrant camps, and transit locations for the convenience of pilgrims.
Addressing the media, M.K. Yogi, General Secretary of the Society, appealed to the displaced Kashmiri community residing in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Delhi, and other parts of the country to participate in large numbers in the holy Yatra and contribute towards preserving the community's rich cultural, spiritual, and civilizational heritage.
He also expressed gratitude to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, J&K, for extending full cooperation and support during the recent preparatory meeting held under his chairmanship with representatives of organizations associated with the Society. He appreciated the continued efforts of the Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj and Tourism Federation UT of J&K (Regd.) for providing logistical support for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
The Society further appealed to the UT Administration to make adequate medical arrangements for yatris at all pilgrimage sites and en route, particularly at Ramban, to ensure the well-being and safety of devotees.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Vinod Pandita, Chief Coordinator of the Yatra, who expressed gratitude to all social organizations, intellectuals, philanthropists, and community members for their valuable support and participation. |
