Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KATRA: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has initiated a three-day poojan ritual from July 11-13, 2025, at the Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra, in the run-up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the newly crafted Holy Idols of Maa Durga Ji. The idols, embodying strength and compassion will be imbued with divine energy through this sacred ritual before being installed at the newly constructed five temples by Shrine Board across the District Reasi.
Padma Shri Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri led a distinguished group of learned priests from the Shrine Board in conducting the sacred rituals with utmost devotion. Under his guidance, the ceremonies are being performed in strict adherence to age-old scriptures, ensuring the sanctity and authenticity of each ritual up to the Purna Ahuti.
During the Poojan rituals, Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board stated that as per the Board's 75th Meeting directives under the chairmanship of Shri Manoj Sinha, Honāble Lt. Governor JK-UT, five temples will be dedicated on July 13 across distinct villages of Reasi district namely Gorta Kalika Sathaan, Village-Harotkote; Pancheri Galli, Village-Dangakote; Tote Devsthan, Village-Tote; Village-Devigarh of Tehsil Bhomag and Village-Chasana.
The CEO added that committees comprising Shrine Board officials and local community members have been formed for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony and idol installation in each temple. The CEO emphasized that the enshrined idols will become a focal point of devotion in these villages, bringing divine blessings to future generations. He also underscored that the Shrine Board shall be entrusting management of these temples to the local community and for facilitation of effective management of temple activities shall be installing CCTV cameras at each of the newly constructed temples to ensure the sanctity of the premises.
Among those present on the occasion were Addl. Chief Executive Officer, Jt. Chief Executive Officer, Dy. Chief Executive Officer, Asstt. Chief Executive Officers and officials of the Shrine Board.
