Mela Kheer Bhawani | LG pays obeisance, lays foundation stone for Yatri Bhawan

Srinagar, June 14: On the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal on Friday.

The LG paid obeisance to Mata Kheer Bhawani and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness, and well-being of everyone.

He interacted with the devotees and extended his heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion.

Addressing media persons, the LG reiterated the commitment of the J&K administration to augment the facilities for the devotees of Mata Kheer Bhawani.

He said that the Yatri Bhawan, to be constructed at Rs 3.85 crore, would enhance the yatra experience by offering comforting lodging and sanitation facilities.

“We are expecting to complete the Bhawan in the next 8 months and it will accommodate 1000 yatris,” he said.

The LG also appreciated the efforts of the district administration, Relief Commissioner’s Office, Police, security forces, and all stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the mela.

He said that over 30,000 devotees paid obeisance at Mela Kheer Bhawani this year.

“Around 200 buses arrived from Jammu and the administration and people ensured the best possible facilities to the devotees,” the LG said.

During his visit to the Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine at Tulmulla, Ganderbal, the LG also interacted with the members of the Kashmiri Pandit community and discussed various issues.

DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri; Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir were also present on the occasion.