Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Mar 22: Minister of State for Finance and Information Technology, Pawan Gupta, flagged off annual Chountra Mata pilgrimage from Vishakarma Ji Temple M.H Chowk here today.
The pilgrimage organized by Chountra Mata Prabandhak Committee, Udhampur commenced with the lighting of Akhand which afterwards proceeded for the holy shrine with traditional fervour and gaiety.
While speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gupta lauded the efforts of Chountra Mata Prabandhak Committee, administration and social organizations for organizing pilgrimage which would definitely help promote the shrine as a pilgrim tourism spot.
Elaborate arrangements at the Chauntra Mata shrine such as medical, water, electricity, security were made by the district administration for smooth conduct of yatra.
A large number of pilgrims from different areas paid obeisance at the sacred shrine to seek blessings at the Durga temple, situated on a hill top in between the village Rang and Bulhand of district Udhampur.
Among others, Medical Superintendent District Hospital, Dr. Chander Parkash, President Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Dr. Yogeswar Gupta, President Adhi Shakti Sewak Sanstha Pingla Mata, Mr Ashok Gupta, senior officers of various department, prominent citizens, Chountra Mata Prabandhak Committee members were present on the occasion.
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