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Katra,October 18(Scoop News)-A deeply spiritual and devotional atmosphere prevailed in the holy town of Katra today as the Jammu and Kashmir Association of Prabhat Pheri took out an impressive Prabhat Pheri on the eighth day of Navratra, as part of Navratra Festival Katra 2026. The festival was being organised jointly by the J&K Tourism Department and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra, in association with the District Administration Reasi and the people of Katra. The Prabhat Pheri commenced from the Bus Stand, proceeded towards Darshani Deodi via Banganga Road, passed through the main bazaar of Katra and finally culminated at the Bus Stand. The procession witnessed an overwhelming response from local residents and pilgrims, who welcomed and joined the devotees enthusiastically all along the route adding to the spiritual fervour and festive spirit of the holy town.
The Prabhat Pheri was flagged off by the chief guest Sh. Jugal Kishore, AEE PWD and Sh. Rattan Singh Manhas retired headmaster in the presence of Madan Lal, Naib Tehsilda Reasi and Dr Gopal Dutt medical superintendent by cutting the ceremonial red ribbon and breaking a green coconut marking the auspicious beginning of the devotional procession. The chief guest and other dignitaries were felicitated by members of the association with traditional turbans, Mata ki chunaries and mementos as a mark of respect and appreciation.
The eighth day of Navratra is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga, who symbolises purity, peace, compassion and serenity. According to Hindu beliefs, Maa Mahagauri blesses her devotees with happiness, prosperity and fulfilment of their wishes while relieving them of suffering and difficulties. The occasion was marked by immense devotion as participants raised resounding Jai Mata Di slogans and sang devotional bhajans while moving through the streets of Katra.
Locals, NCC cadets and pilgrims enthusiastically participated in the procession, dancing to the melodious tunes of devotional bhajans and energetic performances by Sh. Baldev and Party and Naman and Party from Punjab. The rhythmic beats of traditional instruments, soulful devotional singing and spirited chanting of religious slogans created an electrifying yet deeply spiritual atmosphere throughout the route.
A special highlight of the Prabhat Pheri was the participation of the Central Bureau of Communication, along with cultural groups from Jammu and Kashmir, including Chinar Art Foundation, Nirmal Art and Vijay Kumar. The artists mesmerised the gathering with their scintillating performances presenting the rich cultural heritage, traditional art forms and devotional spirit of the region. Their vibrant presentations added colour and grandeur to the procession and received an enthusiastic response from the devotees and spectators.
CRPF personnel accorded a warm welcome to the procession at Yog Ashram and served prasad among the participants under the supervision of Sh. Pardeep Goswami, Commandant, 6th Battalion, CRPF. The gesture reflected the spirit of service, hospitality and devotion associated with the Navratra celebrations in Katra.
Raj Kumar Padha informed that a grand Prabhat Pheri would be organised tomorrow on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami coinciding with the concluding day of the Navratra Festival. He appealed to local residents as well as visiting pilgrims to participate in large numbers in the concluding procession and seek the blessings of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.
Those present on the occasion included Ajay Sharma, Ramnik Nawada, Manoj Sadhotra,Atul Sharma, Neelam Singh, Rakesh Sharma,Sanjay Kesar,Tilk Raj,Shamsher Singh,Vishal Pandit, Rajesh Gupta, Rattan Chand,Babu Ram,Madan Lal,Vijay Kumar, Renueji Dhar, Parkash RajSanjay Tickoo, Vimal Kumar,Munish Kapoor, Renueji Dhar,P. N. Kaul, Suman Kotwal, and other members of the association and devotees.
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