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On the auspicious occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, the nine-day Shat Chandi Maha Yagya commenced with spiritual fervor at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Dham. On the very first day of the festival, a record 47,346 devotees attended and received darshan at the sacred shrine of Goddess Bhagwati.
Shat Chandi Maha Yagya begins with Vedic chanting
The Shat Chandi Maha Yagna began on Sunday in the Yagyashala located in the temple complex, following traditional Vedic rituals and chanting sacred mantras. This religious ritual is being organized by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) for world peace, prosperity, harmony, and the welfare of humanity. The nine-day Maha Yagna will conclude with the Purnahuti (fulfilling offering) on Mahanavami.
Shrine Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sachin Kumar Vaishya, senior officers and employees of the board and a large number of pilgrims were present on the occasion of the inauguration of the Yagya.
Special facilities for differently-abled pilgrims
The Shrine Board has taken special steps to make the pilgrimage accessible and inclusive:
- Free Transportation: Free pony and battery car service is provided for differently abled devotees.
- Priority Darshan: Priority is being given for easy darshan in the sanctum sanctorum.
- Dedicated Help Desk: Special help desks have been set up at prominent locations to assist devotees.
Extensive arrangements for security, medical and crowd management
For the convenience of devotees coming from India and abroad, many basic arrangements have been made from the route to the building:
- Health and Emergency Services: Medical units and emergency response teams have been deployed at key locations.
- Crowd Control and Registration: Adequate arrangements have been made for registration, queue management, accommodation and transport.
- Infrastructure: Clean drinking water, continuous sanitation and security surveillance have been strengthened.
The court is decorated with Indian and foreign flowers, and the performances of famous artists resonate.
The sacred building, Atka, and the surrounding area are decorated with local and foreign fruits, colorful flowers, grand welcome gates, and ornamented pandals. At night, the entire building complex is illuminated with spectacular lighting.
Additionally, special bhajans and bhajans are being presented by renowned artists during the morning and evening Ataka Aarti, keeping the entire premises filled with devotion.
CEO Sachin Kumar Vaish visited the Bhawan and Katra to interact with pilgrims and review the arrangements. The pilgrimage continued smoothly and safely, with 47,346 pilgrims attending on the first day.
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