KATRA : Performing of Pooja, Havan and Yagya marked the celebration of Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board today.
These religious ceremonies were organised at Bhawan, Adhkuwari, Katra, Jammu and other locations in which the staff of the Shrine Board and the pilgrims participated.
Employees of the Shrine Board took pledge on this occasion to perform their duties with sincerity and devotion. It is to recall that the Board was formed on this day in 1986.
Ramesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board, on the auspicious occasion of the Foundation Day, congratulated the staff of the Shrine Board and impressed upon them to work with utmost zeal and dedication for providing continuously improving facilities to the pilgrims visiting the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.
CEO appreciated the contribution and dedication of Shrine Board employees for providing best services to the pilgrims even during the period of pandemic. He also extended his gratitude on the occasion to the Hon’ble Lt Governor who is also the Chairman of Shrine Board for his continuous support and guidance under which various initiatives for facilitation of pilgrims initiated in a very short period in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Mobile App, Home Delivery of Pooja Prasad, round the clock Call Centre for facilitation of yatris, installation of Hi-tech Video Walls and construction of Durga Bhawan.
At Katra, the main function was held at Niharika Complex where special Pooja and Havan was performed. Ramesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board; Vivek Verma, Additional CEO; and Dr. Jagdish Mehra, Dy. CEO and other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, besides the pilgrims participated.
