Pays obesiance at Vaishno Devi shrine
JK News Today
Jammu, February 20: Pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi will be getting a gift before Navratras this year as Durga Bhawan near the shrine will be thrown open for devotees this year.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) told this to Lt. Governor Manoj Singh, who is also chairman of the board, during his visit to the shrine.
During his first hand appraisal of the progress of the ongoing construction work and other facilities near the shrine, the LG was informed that before Navratras, Durga Bhawan will be thrown open for pilgrims. Durga Bhawan will provide accomodation to 3000 pilgrims per day near the Bhawan, LG said.
He said that board has also decided to develop Shankaracharya temple near Katra.
Meanwhile, the LG Manoj Sinha visited the Holy Shrine and paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum.
The Lt Governor accompanied by Mahamandleshwar Shri Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj and other board members prayed for peace, prosperity and happiness for all.
The Lt Governor, during his visit, inaugurated Tripti Bhojanalaya and Prasad Kendra cum Souvenir Shop at the holy shrine.
SMVDSB is fully devoted to provide better facilities to the pilgrims during their pilgrimage to holy shrine, observed the Lt Governor.
“In the last 3 years, we have developed new infrastructure and several new initiatives like RFID, CCTV, new Registration Counter were started for hassle-free pilgrimage,” he added.
The upcoming Durga Bhawan & Skywalk, and the recently approved integrated digital solution will make this spiritual journey more convenient, organized and memorable for the devotees, the Lt Governor further added.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Anshul Garg briefed the Lt Governor about ongoing projects and the efforts of the board for upgrading and expanding the facilities for the pilgrims.
