Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Aug 4 : The revered Shiv Khori Shrine, which is emerging as second major shrine after famous Mata Vaishno Devi Ji in district Reasi, is witnessing heavy rush of devotees.
Over 3,43,703 pilgrims visited the shrine this year up to 3rd of August, said Rajinder Singh Tara, Additional District Development Commisioner Reasi, who is also Vice Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board, adding over 80,000 devotees paid obeisance during Sawan (July-August), holiest month of the year as per Hindu calendar. Today last Monday of Sawan, over 7000 devotees visited the holy shrine.
At present, 3,000 pilgrims are reaching Shiv Khori for Darshan of Lord Shiva and the influx is expected to increase during Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Rajinder Singh Tara said a large number of development activities are going on in the shrine area like construction of rain sheds enroute Shiv Khori track, accommodation for employees, construction of pony stand at Shiv Khori, bus/taxi stand, master town plan for Ransoo etc.
He added that a new Holy Cave have also been discovered at Salal- Khad which has been named as Shri Shiv Prayag Shrine Salal-Khad. He said administration is making all efforts to make the people aware about this new cave and also administration is ensuring development of this newly explored destination.
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