SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 3: Large numbers of devotees gathered at temples across Jammu and Kashmir to offer prayers on the first day of Navratri, which began on Thursday.
From early morning, worshippers visited various temples in the Union Territory, performing puja and paying their respects on this auspicious occasion. Significant crowds were observed at the Bawe Wali Mata temple in Jammu and the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Katra. The Navratri celebrations, which are taking place across the country, will last for nine days, during which Hindu devotees will remain deeply immersed in worship.
Meanwhile, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr Devansh Yadav today visited Bahu Fort Bawe Wali Mata temple to take stock of arrangements put in place for the devotees during the holy Navratra.
During the visit, Dr. Yadav inspected various facilities, including sanitation, power and water supply besides all other provisions to accommodate the influx of devotees. He engaged with temple staff and local authorities to discuss logistical aspects, such as health, sanitation, besides availability of other basic services for the devotees.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the premises and welcoming environment during the festivities, the Commissioner directed the concerned JMC authorities to put in place adequate men and machinery during the holy Navratra, the Commissioner further instructed them to ensure cleanliness of lanes and drains, pond, parks and lifting of garbage from roads and rehri zone so that the pilgrims do not face any inconvenience.
