President prays at Vaishno Devi temple | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

President prays at Vaishno Devi temple

IANS | By, Katra
Sep 02, 2014 05:05 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday prayed at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple here.

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday prayed at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple here.

HT Image
HT Image

The president signed the visitors' book and waved to the other devotees.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Despite the President's presence, no restrictions were placed on devotees proceeding to the shrine. Katra town is located about 50 km from Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Accompanying the president was governor N.N. Vohra, chairman of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (MVDSB) that runs the shrine.

More than 10 million devotees visit the shrine every year.

Earlier, Mukherjee landed at the newly laid Panchi Helipad in Katra town.

From there, his entourage drove in a convoy of six battery cars to the Yatra Bhawan where he inaugurated the Shridhar Bhawan elevator.

The elevator can be used by the aged and infirm devotees to reach the shrine without having to climb the 127 steps up the mountainous trek.

Mukherjee is to fly back to New Delhi after a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

The president Monday addressed the 14th convocation of the University of Jammu. The governor hosted an At Home for the president.

Vohra also briefed Mukherjee about the latest security situation in the state.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On