In Jammu and Kashmir, three-day annual Kailash Kund Yatra began in Bhaderwah town of Doda district today, with devotees embarking on the pilgrimage to seek the blessings of Lord Vasuki Naag.
Akashvani Amid chants in praise of Lord Vasuki Naag, the yatra passed through Bhaderwah town, where local MLA Daleep Singh Parihar, ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, CEO, Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA), Sanjeev Sharma and other officers of civil administration, Army, Police CRPF personnel and a large number of locals accorded a warm send-off to the pilgrims.
As per the schedule, after a night halt at Hayan (Nalthi), the Yatra would proceed to the Holy destination where devotees will take a dip in the sacred water of Kailash Dal. After performing religious rituals, the Yatra will begin its return journey to Bhaderwah on September 10, 2026.
The pilgrimage sees participation from pilgrims hailing from Dudu, Basantgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur Chenani and Ramnagar, each carrying a Charri Mubarak through different routes to Holy Kailash Kund.
The district administration Doda has made elaborate arrangements along the yatra route to ensure the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
Several officers and medical teams equipped with sufficient medicines and oxygen cylinders have been stationed to provide assistance to pilgrims.
Arrangements for drinking water, generator-based electricity, firewood and tents, security have been put in place to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees throughout the yatra.
The commencement of the pilgrimage reflects the deep religious faith of the people of Bhaderwah and the region’s rich spiritual traditions.