Excelsior Correspondent
Kishtwar, June 12: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav today presided over a meeting with various line departments and religious representatives to discuss and finalize the necessary arrangements for the upcoming Sarthal Devi Yatra.
The meeting was attended by ADC Kishtwar Inderjeet Singh Parihar, ACR Kishtwar Varunjeet Singh Charak, ACD/ DPO Kishtwar Sunil Bhutyal; Vice Chairman, Sarthal Devi Ji Trust,Sanjeev Parihar; president of SD Sabha Kishtwar Surinder Sen besides District heads of various line Departments and other religious representatives.
During the meeting, Sarthal Devi Management Council informed the chair that the annual Sarthal Devi Yatra, in honor of Shri Ashtadashbhuja Mata Sarthal Devi Ji, will take place on June 26 and 27, 2023. The Shobha Yatra will commence from Gauri Shankar Mandir Sarkoot at 2 PM on June 26, following the conclusion of the Hawan (religious ceremony) and Puran Aahuti.
Emphasizing the importance of timely arrangements, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar urged all relevant line departments to ensure that all necessary preparations are made ahead of time.
Police authorities assured the meeting that foolproof security measures will be implemented, starting from the Gauri Shankar Mandir and extending along the route to Sarthal Mata Bhawan, on both days of the Yatra.
To ensure the successful conduct of the Yatra, Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned line departments to make necessary arrangements, including uninterrupted water supply and water tankers, power supply, installation of high mast lights at Sarthal Bhawan and other temples, healthcare facilities at the specially established Medical Camp at Bhawan, provision of an ambulance with medical staff and allied medicines, and the placement of fire tenders for emergency response.
ARTO Kishtwar was instructed to ensure an adequate number of vehicles with valid technical fitness certificates, as well as the preparation of alternative routes within the town to mitigate congestion and traffic.
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