Jammu, Oct 20: Shri Martand Tirath Trust, Mattan–Anantnag, organised Maha Navami Maha Yagya at Shri Martand Tirath in Mattan, Anantnag, and Surya Bhawan, Paloura, Jammu, on Tuesday, with devotees participating in the religious rituals to seek blessings of Isht Devi Bhargshikha Bhagwati.
The ceremonies were held as part of Ashwin Shukla Paksha Maha Navami, an important occasion during Navratri.
The rituals began with Yagya Aarambh and concluded with Puran Ahuti, followed by the distribution of Prasad among devotees.
The Yagya Aarambh was held at Surya Bhawan on October 19 and at Shri Martand Tirath on October 20.
Puran Ahuti was scheduled for 1 pm on October 20, followed by Prasad distribution from 1:30 pm at both venues.
The simultaneous observances facilitated the participation of devotees in Anantnag and Jammu while reaffirming the community’s connection with its ancestral religious traditions.
The programme was organised under the aegis of Shri Martand Tirath Trust, headed by President Ashok Kumar Sidha. Tej Krishan Tickoo is the general secretary, while Hari Krishan Sidha serves as publicity secretary.
Shri Martand Tirath, Mattan, remains an important centre of religious and cultural significance for devotees, while Surya Bhawan serves as the Trust’s camp office in Jammu.
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