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| Div Com lights sacred jyoti at Navrtara fest | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
KATRA, Oct 16: As a part of on-going Navratra Festival being organized by Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board (SMVD) and Department of Tourism in collaboration with District Administration and local organizations at Katra, a scintillating cultural procession depicting rich culture of the state and other parts of the country was taken out from Asia Crossing where the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal who was the chief guest on the 8th Navratra, lit the sacred Jyoti before the start of colourful procession.
The procession after passing through main locations of the holy town culminated at Higher Secondary School Katra. Different scenes of the Jhankies were so tastefully decorated that no one could resist himself to give repeated applause and slogans in praise of goddess Durga.
Speaking at the venues of All India Devotional Song Competition at Yog Ashram and Cultural Programme at Government Higher Secondary School, Katra by Song and Drama Division, Government of India, the Divisional Commissioner complemented the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Tourism Department and Distrcit Administration, Reasi for making adequate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Navratra Festival. He also appreciated the role of locals in extending full support to the on going festival.
Terming the Navratra Festival Katra a real platform of talent hunt, Dr. Kotwal said that the mega event ha produced many singers who are proving their best at the other forums in the country. He hoped that the artists of this event would show their excellence at national and international level in near future. He also paid rich tributes to the Yog Guru, Swami Hari Bhagat Chetaniya Ji Maharaj and recalled his tireless services for the humanity.
Among others, SSP, Mr. Anand Jain, Director Tourism, Jammu, Mr. R.K.Verma, Assistant Commissioner, Revenue (Nodal Officer Navratra Festival), Addl. SP, Katra, Mr.Shiv Kumar, Members of Navratra Festival Committee including Mr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Mr. Surinder Khajuria, Mr. Sardari Lal Dubey prominent citizens, large number of yatris and locals were present on the occasion.
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