DE Internet DeskJAMMU, Could 26: Amid tight safety, almost 4,500 devotees, together with members of the Kashmiri Pandit neighborhood, on Friday left from Nagrota space right here to attend the annual Kheer Bhawani mela in Kashmir, officers stated.The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, celebrated on Zeisht Ashtami, will happen on Could 28 on the shrines of Tulmulla (Ganderbal), Tikker (Kupwara), Laktipora Aishmuqam (Anantnag), Mata Tripursundri Devsar (Kulgam), and Mata Kheerbhawani Manzgam (Kulgam) within the Valley.The four-day pilgrimage commenced right this moment as Divisional Commissioner (Jammu) Ramesh Kumar, Reduction Commissioner Okay Okay Sidha and outstanding Kashmiri Pandit leaders collectively flagged off the yatra from Nagrota space, making certain the protection and well-being of the devotees.“The reduction division, administration, and safety forces have made complete preparations to make sure the success of this pilgrimage,” DC Kumar informed PTI right here.This 12 months, an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 migrant Kashmiri Pandits from numerous components of India and overseas are anticipated to go to the 5 famend temples within the Valley throughout the annual truthful.The administration has applied rigorous safety measures, together with sniffer canine, metallic detectors, and thorough verification of devotees. Numerous safety personnel are escorting the yatra, making certain the protection of the pilgrims.President of the Mata Kheer Bhawani Welfare Society Kiran Watal stated, ”The LG administration and police have offered wonderful preparations and safety measures. All the things is progressing easily. That is the primary time within the historical past of this yatra that such huge preparations have been made.Vikas, a devotee from Ganderbal district, stated, ”After a wait of 5 years, we’re lastly capable of take part within the Mela. This chance fills us with nice pleasure.”
