KISHTWAR: Three-day long traditional Shri Ashtadash Bhuja Mata Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra commenced with great religious fervor early today morning by performing Hawan at Gori Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot in which number of couples offered Aahuti and Puran Aahutis.

Impressive Shoba Yatra was taken from Gauri Shankar Mandir by Sanjeev Parihar, Vice Chairman, Shri Sarthal Devi Management Council which passes through different locations of Kishtwar town . The locals of various localities accorded warm welcome to Shoba Yatra and served refreshment to the pilgrims.

On the occasion, MLA Kishtwar Shagun Parihar, DC Pankaj Sharma, DDC Chairman Pooja Thakur, heads of various religious organisations participated in the Yatra.

The Shobha Yatra along with pilgrims proceeded towards Sarthal Devi Ji Bhawan from Bus Stand Kishtwar in buses and other vehicles. Tomorrow morning a Maha Yajya will be performed at Sarthal Devi Mandir.

District Administration along with police had made all the necessary arrangements at Sarthal and Kishtwar for the welfare of devotees.

The Yatra was organized by Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Trust under the patronage of Sh. Vikarmaditya Singh, Chairman Trustee of the Trust.

Vikramaditya Singh, in his message, extended warm greetings to all devotees and people of Kishtwar on this auspicious occasion and prayed for peace, prosperity and well being of all.

Arjun Singh, Manager J&K Dharmarth Trust, Bhaderwah, also participated in this three-day long traditional Yatra.