J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Pays Obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Sunday and prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of the UT. 

During his visit to the Holy Shrine, the LG inaugurated and dedicated the new Yagyashala facility at Bhawan to the devotees. The Yagyashala, an integral part of the religious landscape, has been meticulously designed and constructed to enhance spiritual practices at Bhawan. It will serve the religious needs of devotees and address pilgrims keen to experience and participate in the religious rituals. The newly constructed



Yagyashala, situated near the old Bathing Ghat below the Atka area at main Bhawan, comprises five Hawan Kunds spread across 1600 square feet. 

This expansive design enables a threefold increase in capacity, allowing 10 groups of pilgrims to perform Hawan Poojan concurrently, up from the previous limit of three groups. Additionally, an approach gallery with a covered area of 1100 squre feet has been created, leading up to the Yagyashala. This gallery can accommodate more than 100 pilgrims during the Shat Chandi Mahayagya, conducted regularly during Navratras.