J&K: Over 4 lakh Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims pay obeisance in Navratra

Jammu, Oct 20 (UNI) More than four lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine during the nine-day-long Shardiya Navratras. The Shat Chandi Maha Yagya, organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) also concluded with spiritual fervour and devotion on Mahanavami. The Purnahuti ceremony was performed amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras, invoking divine blessings for universal peace, prosperity and the well-being of all. Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, along with senior officers and staff of the Shrine Board besides, a large number of pilgrims participated in the concluding rituals. An average of…