Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, July 16: A one-day annual Pingla Mata pilgrimage along with Charri Mubarak was flagged off from Pandav Mandir, here today with traditional fervour and gaiety.
The pilgrimage was organized by Shri Adhi Shakti Sewa Sanstha (SASSS), Udhampur and it was flagged off by MLA Udhampur, Pawan Kumar Gupta.
A large number of pilgrims from different areas of State paid their obeisance at the sacred shrine of Pingla Mata to seek the blessings of Bhagwati, situated on a hill top at village Pinger in tehsil Ramnagar. Lot of enthusiasm and high spirits were visible on the faces of numerous pilgrims hailing not only from district but also from different parts of the State who were constantly chanting bhajans.
The Adi Shakti Sewak Sanstha, Udhampur took the sacred Akhand Joyti from Pandav Mandir which was lit on July 14 to cave shrine in the morning. According to president of Adi Shakti Sewak Sanstha, Udhampur, Ashok Gupta, the Akhand Jyoti was accompanied by large number of devotees chanting bhajans and kirtan in praise of Mata Pingla.
Adhi Shakti Sewa Sanstha, Udhampur also provided free bus services for the devotees from Udhampur to the cave shrine. Besides, a free langar was also organized at the shrine cave.
Among others, Ex Sarpanch, Mulkh Raj Gupta, chairman, Baba Puran Nath Ji, vice president, Ajay Gudda, casier, Manik Shah, members of the Santha and a large number of people participated in the Shobha Yatra.
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