Ganderbal, May 20: CM, Omar Abdullah, visited Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal to get a first-hand look at the preparations for the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela.
He directed for ensuring a smooth, safe, and welcoming environment for devotees remains our top priority.
He added that “We have started our preparations (for the yatra). As far as security is concerned, all arrangements will be put in place. It will be our endeavour to have a successful Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela first, and then an Amarnath Yatra via both routes of Sonamarg and Pahalgam & we want all yatries to return safely.
He said that Mela Kheer Bhawani, an important religious event for Kashmiri Pandits, is likely to be celebrated in the first week of June. Kashmiri Pandits from all parts of the country assemble at the temple of Ragnya Devi. The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3.
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