Annual Chandi Mata Yatra from Hanail to Shiya Dhar Culminates.
BY ABID PAMPORI
Doda::Annual Chandi Mata Yatra from Hanail Gadyari to Shiya Dhar (Chandi Top) held from 9 July to 12 July 2022 culminated peacefully today. Hundreds of devotees from across the district participated in the pilgrimage with religious fervor and gaiety.
During the Yatra adequate arrangments of security were made by the district police Doda. Drinking water facility and lighting system were also provided by the district administration Doda during the yatra. Bhandara and lodging arrangements were made by the managing committee for the convenience of the devotees during yatra at Trank Dhar where the devotees hault for night stay.
The Yatra being one of the important religious event of Saraj area in general and tehsil Bharat Bagla in particular is organised every year as per the age old practice from Chandi Mata temple Hanail Gadyari to Chandi Top Shiya Dhar. Chharri Mubarak (Holy Mace) from Chandi Mata temple Hanail Gadyari is taken to Shiya Dhar Chandi Top and back during the yatra. Devotees including women and children visit the holy temple to pay obeisance and seek blessings of Chandi Mata Mindhal Wali situated at Chandi Top Shiya Dhar and Hanail .