The annual Mela Kheerbhawani will be celebrated at the temple at Tulmulla in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday.
Thousands of Kashmiri Pandit devotees are expected to attend the mela amid the religious fervor.
Hundreds of Pandit devotees have arrived in Kashmir to attend the Mela Kheer Bhawani.
The administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure the safety and security of devotees to attend the annual festival of the Kashmiri Pandits that attracts devotees from across the country
The annual Zeshta Ashtami festival known as Kheer Bhawani Mela is one of the important festivals of the Kashmiri Pandits. The festival will also be celebrated at Ragnya Bhagwati shrines at Manzgam and Devsar in Kulgam, Logripora in Anantnag and Tikkar in Kupwara tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today visited the temple at Tulmulla to review and inspect the arrangements being made for the smooth conduct of the festival.
During the visit, Div Com took a detailed round of the temple premises and inspected various facilities established for the convenience of the devotees.
These included arrangements for night stay, bedding, sanitation, hygienic toilet units, uninterrupted power and water supply, health care services and langer facilities.
He emphasized ensuring a peaceful, well-organized, and spiritually enriching experience for all attendees.
While expressing satisfaction over the arrangements in place, Div Com directed the concerned officers to further fine-tune preparations to eliminate any possible inconvenience to the pilgrims.
Appealing to devotees to participate in large numbers, Div Com encouraged people to experience the sacred ambiance and spiritual essence of the Mela.
He assured that all necessary facilities have been put in place to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, with round-the-clock services available throughout the duration of the festival.