Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 18: National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana today flagged off yatra to holy Pingla Mata in Ramnagar of Udhampur district and felicitated devotees on the auspicious occasion of Navratras.
Reciting Bhajans and Kirtans, the yatra left for the pilgrimage amid spiritual ambience to pay obeisance at the cave Shrine of “Mata Pingla Devi”. The pilgrims will have to tread six kilometers by foot from Kaghole village to the cave shrine while passing through beautiful surroundings, scenic beauty and peaceful atmosphere amidst the green pine trees..
Earlier, Rana paid obeisance at the Kol Kandoli Temple, the first spiritual destination on way to Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine on Trikuta Hills. He offered prayers on the first Navratra and prayed for universal brotherhood and peace.
Rana also prayed for well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir besides peace and tranquility.
On the occasion, he felicitated the people on Navratras and hoped this auspicious occasion to spread peace and amity and inspire people to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity and the country.
“Pray Navratras to bring happiness, peace and prosperity to the people of the country and the State”, he said.