Mela Kheer Bhawani being celebrated with religious fervor at Tulmulla, Ganderbal

Ganderbal, June 14: Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits on Friday thronged the revered Kheer Bhawani temple dedicated to Ragnya Devi here in Tulmulla area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on the occasion of Mela Kheer Bhawani festival which is being celebrated with religious fervor.

Thousands of Kashmiri Pandit devotees had start arriving at the famous Kheer Bhawani temple since Wednesday after a warm welcome by administration and locals to celebrate the annual festival.

Nestled in the shade of mammoth Chinar trees, the temple witnessed massive crowds of devotees, who had come from various parts of the state and outside the state.

Meanwhile, the district administration has made elaborate arrangements for the devotees and smooth mela Kheer Bhawani.

Jammu and Kashmir police, CAPF and army has also been deployed for a secure and peaceful Mela Kheer Bhawani.

Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha is expected to visit Kheer Bhawani temple in the afternoon to pay obeisance.