Festival of Shiv Ratri has lot of significance in Hinduism. In accordance with sacred scriptures, ritual worship of Lord Shiva on Shiv Ratri festival, which generally falls on 14th day of dark fort night (Chaudash) during the month of Phagun or Phalgun pleases the Lord Shiva, the most. This fact has been narrated by Lord
Jhiri Mela 23rd November, 2015 onwards Jitto – a farmer who gave up his life in protest against the oppressive & unjust demands of the ruling feudal lord about 500 years ago. Jhiri, located 20 kms. north of Jammu city; on the Jammu-Poonch Highway is famous for centuries old Mela, held every year during Kartik Pumima (early
The annual Nowdal Teerath Yatra Puja was held today amidst religious zeal and fervor in southern Tral Town of Pulwama district. The Yatra is celebrated after the culmination of Shri Amarnath pilgrimage on Chaturti of Krishna Paksh of Bader month annually. There is a Shiv Lingam situated at a spring which is worshipped on this
KAILASH YATRA – BHADARWAH 1st September, 2015 onwards J&K TOURISM Abode of the mythological serpent God, Lord Vasukinag Ji, the sacred Kailash Kund, located at 13067 ft above sea level in Bhadarwah, Doda District of Jammu Division, is an enchanting crater lake which remains frozen for a greater part of the year. Every year during
Week long historical Kousar Nag Yatra along with Charri Mubarak was flagged off from Reasi early this morning with traditional fervor and gaiety by MLA Reasi Mr Ajay Nanda. Speaking on the occasion, Nanda said he will personally monitor the water availability, stay arrangements, langer facilities right from Reasi to Kousar Nag. He further added
Buddha Amarnath ji Shrine in the picturesque surroundings of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir is a symbol of Lord Shiva, considered to be second only to the Shrine of Shri Amarnath ji in its religious significance. An annual yatra to this shrine takes place from Jammu. The yatra concludes on the occasi on of
Jandi Garden: A natural souvenir Jandi garden locally known as “Jandi baagh” or simply “baagh” is a beautiful sceneric place in Hiranagar tehsil situated in village Jandi which lies at 5 Km distance from Hiranagar Town. This splendid charming natural place is full of peace and is the best for meditation. Adjoined by the calmly
Holy Shrine of Baba Balikaran devoted to Naag Devta Baba Balikaran Ji is situated in the border village Panjgaraien Brahmna near Sherpur in tehsil Hiranagar of District Kathua. Situated in the vicinity of Indo-Pak international border, it is a holy place of great attraction for the devotees. The place lies at a distance of 15
BABA CHAMLIYAL MELA 25th June, 2015 The Shrine of Baba Chamliyal is located in the Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir, 40 Kms from Jammu and on the international border between India & Pakistan. Every year a trans-border fair is held amidst the traditional religious chanting and beats of drums at Chamliyal, which is less
Department of Tourism & District Administration, Reasi Welcomes you to the Aghar Jitto Mela J&K TOURISM (1st to 3rd June, 2015) at Aghar Jitto Katra, Reasi Special Attractions :- > Baba Jitto play by Natrang on 2nd June, 2015 > Wrestling on 3rd June,2015 at 4:00pm > Departments Stalls 1st to 3rd June, 2015
