LG Manoj Sinha Visits Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
On Sunday, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. He prayed for the peace, prosperity, and progress of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Inauguration of New Yagyashala
During his visit, LG Sinha inaugurated a new Yagyashala facility at Bhawan. This facility has been meticulously designed to enhance spiritual practices and serve the religious needs of devotees. The Yagyashala, located near the old Bathing Ghat below the Atka area at the main Bhawan, features five Hawan Kunds spread across 1,600 square feet.
This new design allows 10 groups of pilgrims to perform Hawan Poojan simultaneously, compared to the previous limit of three groups. Additionally, an approach gallery with a covered area of 1,100 square feet has been created, which can accommodate more than 100 pilgrims during the Shat Chandi Mahayagya, conducted regularly during Navratras.
Attendees
The event was attended by Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor; Anshul Garg, CEO of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Deputy Commissioner of Reasi; Mohita Sharma, SSP Reasi; officials of the Shrine Board, and a large number of devotees.
Doubts Revealed
LG -: LG stands for Lieutenant Governor. In India, a Lieutenant Governor is an official who acts as the head of a Union Territory, similar to a governor in a state.
Manoj Sinha -: Manoj Sinha is the current Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, a region in northern India.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine -: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is a famous Hindu temple located in the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir. It is dedicated to the goddess Vaishno Devi.
Yagyashala -: A Yagyashala is a place where Yagnas (sacred fire rituals) are performed. These rituals are an important part of Hindu spiritual practices.
Bhawan -: Bhawan refers to the main building or complex at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine where pilgrims gather and perform rituals.
Hawan Kunds -: Hawan Kunds are special fire pits used in Hindu rituals for making offerings to the fire, which is considered sacred.
pilgrims -: Pilgrims are people who travel to a holy place for religious reasons. In this context, they are visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
