Over 2.25 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Machail Mata shrine

Over 2.25 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at Machail Mata shrine in Padder hills of Kishtwar district, an official spokesman said Friday.

Braving inclement weather, people from across the country visited the holy place and had 'darshan' till September 5, he said.

According to official figures, 2,26,725 pilgrims visited the temple shrine. Of these, around 25 per cent people availed Heli services from Gulabgarh-Machail, he said.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner in Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana expressed his gratitude and high appreciation towards officers who had put in their best efforts for the smooth conduct of the Machail Yatra.

He also expressed his thanks to security agencies viz. the Army, CRPF, J&K Police besides members of the Sarva Shakti Sewak Sanstha and all local stakeholders for their unwavering contribution.