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KATRA: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board organised Yagya for peace and prosperity at Maha Lakshmi Temple in the Trikuta Bhawan Complex at Katra on Wednesday.
The day-long Havan-Yagya which commenced amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras and performance of other religious ceremonies in the morning, concluded with Purna Ahuti this afternoon.
The Yagya was organised under the supervision of Dr. Mandeep. K. Bhandari, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
Dr. M. K Kumar, Additional Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, Dr. Gopal Sharma, DDM, Sudesh Sharma, Deputy Manager, Trikuta Bhawan, other officers and employees of the Shrine Board besides a large number of pilgrims participated in the Yagya and Purna Ahuti.
At the culmination of the Havan-Yagya, Prasad was distributed among the pilgrims and all those present on the occasion.