Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 18: On the auspicious occasion of Zeashta Mata Jayanti, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Maa Zeashta Devi, at Zeashta Devi Temple, Zeathyar here.
The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Mata Zeashta and prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT.
The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the devotees and conveyed his heartiest greetings on the sacred occasion.
Members of Zeashta Devi Prabandhak Committee, prominent citizens and people from all walks of life were present.
The two day function in connection with Jayanti of Zeashta Mata started yesterday evening. The function commenced with Kalash Puja of Maha Yagya which culminated with Puranhauti this afternoon.
Hundreds of devotees drawn from different parts of J&K participated in the function and paid obeisance to the Goddess.
Secretary J&K Assembly, Manoj Pandita was chief guest during yesterday’s function while SSP Manoj Sheeri was the guest of honour.
The 11th edition of Zeashta Sandesh was released on the occasion besides flag hoisting was also done. A new Hawan Shalla and a kitchen was also inaugurated in the Shrine premises by the female devotees of the Mata who were present on the occasion.
The devotees were served with prashad after Puranahuti. The function among others was attended by Justice Vinod Chatterji, DC Srinagar, Col Vivek Jalla, Col Ashok Raina, Ashok Koul retd Xen and B L Saraf (retd) District and Sessions Judge besides other officers.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Ravi Jogi president of the Sanstha.
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