Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, May 10: The revered Shiv Khori shrine, which is emerging as second major shrine after Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji in district Reasi, is witnessing heavy rush of devotees from various parts of the State and country.
Over 8,33,709 lakh pilgrims have visited the shrine this year upto 8th April 2013 while during the same period last year. The number was 5,92,313 lakh, said Dr Manmeet Kumar Mottan, Executive Officer of Shri ShivKhori Shrine Board.
At present, 3000 pilgrims are reaching Shiv Khori for darshan of Lord Shiva and the influx is expected to increase during Shri Amarnath ji Yatra.
Dr Manmeet Motten said a large number of development activities are going on in the shrine area like construction of rain sheds enroute Shiv Khori track, accomodation 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 has 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 ensuring development of this newly explored destination.
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