Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Mar 28: Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji commenced today on the auspicious occasion of beginning of Navratras amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras and performance of other religious ceremonies.
The Maha Yagya, which is performed at the Holy Cave Shrine during Navratras for peace and prosperity, will conclude with Purna Ahuti on Ramanavami.
Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board, informed that the Bhawan, Atka and the area surrounding it have been tastefully decorated with flowers brought from various parts of the country and abroad.
He added that the Shrine Board has made elaborate arrangements for the large number of pilgrims expected to visit the Shrine during Navratras. These arrangements include ensuring sufficient water and uninterrupted power supply along the track leading to the Shrine, sanitation and availability of special fast related food at the Bhojanalayas etc.
The CEO stated that the Shrine Board has also launched a special sanitation drive on the track and in the Bhawan area for ensuring utmost sanitation and cleanliness. He added that this cleanliness drive is in addition to the normal sanitation activities of the Shrine Board which include maintaining sanitation along the entire track and various establishments of the Shrine Board.
Dr. Piyush Singla, Additional CEO, other officers of the Shrine Board and a large number of pilgrims were present on the occasion of commencement of Shat Chandi Maha Yagya.
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