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| ‘Thajiwara festival revived after 18 yrs’ | | Hundreds of devotees leave for ancient Shiva temple | |
Jammu, August 26 -Under the aegis of Devaasthan Prabandak Committee (DPC), Tehsil Bijbehara, hundreds of yatries from different migrant camps and colonies of Jammu left for pilgrimage to the ancient holy cave-temple of Lord Shiva at Thajiwara Bijbehara in South Kashmir.
Thajiwara Annual Yatra and festival is being revived after a gap of 18 years on the eve of "Shravan Punmashi" on August 28. This yatra has the same religious sanctity and significance as that of Swami Amernath cave pilgrimage.
All the Pandits of Kashmir hailed the efforts of the managing committee of DPC for taking initiative for revival and restoration of one of the most sacred shrines of Kashmir.
The Managing Committee intends to make efforts for inclusion of Thajiwara shrine in the category of pilgrim- tourism spots of the J & K State.
The Managing Committee has appreciated the co-operation being extended by MLA, Bijbehara,District and Tehsil administration, President Municipal Committee Bijbehara and the local people for providing necessary facilities for the Yatries.
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