The annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2023 began yesterday, July 25. The start of the yatra was witnessed by hundreds of devotees at this beautiful High-altitude temple. Jammu’s Directorate of Tourism with District Administration Kishtwar has made all the necessary arrangements and has invited pilgrims to this yatra. From dates, facilities, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about this yatra:
Machail Mata Yatra 2023 Begins In Kishtwar
Jai Maa Machail | Jai Chandi Mata
Yatra has started from today and will end on 5 of Sep 2023.
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#shrimachailmatayatra2023 pic.twitter.com/qdKJUDl2pR— mykishtwar.com (@mykishtwar) July 25, 2023
The temple is beautifully nestled on the Himalayan ranges. The annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra has started on July 25 and will culminate on September 5. Pilgrims can seek the blessings of the goddess Chandi Mata and be a part of this spiritual journey. Across northern India, it is one of the most famous pilgrimages.
Devotees carry the Chhari, or holy mace, of Goddess Machail Mata during this yatra. They also sing devotional songs that praise the goddess.
Let’s take you on the pious Spiritual Yatra of Mata Machail Ji which shall start from July 25, 2023. This sacred Yatra is entailed by lakhs of devotees every year during the holy month of Saavan and the reverent Chhari Yatra takes off from Pacca Danga Jammu for Machail Mata pic.twitter.com/2lOiKq5LjX
— Jammu Tourism (@JammuTourism) July 22, 2023
The pilgrims have to trek about 33 km from Gulabgarh. They will be witnessing scenic beauty as they move forward, including hot and cold water springs, which are considered sacred.
To facilitate the travel of the yatris, various arrangements have already been made. From convenient transportation modes to accommodation facilities, everything has been taken care of. People can digitally book pony services and choppers.
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More Number Of Visitors Are Expected
This 25th July – witness grand opening of Machail Mata Yatra at Machail, Padder, Kishtwar 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/A8Z5gXIhDw
— Devansh Yadav (@Devansh_IAS) July 16, 2023
The yatra and the pilgrims have all the essential arrangements, according to Vivekanand Rai, Director of Tourism for Jammu, IRS. He continued by saying that pilgrims can also acquire more information by calling the Tourism Department’s toll-free number at 1800 890 8457 or the Kishtwar District Administration’s Helpline at +91-1995259555.
For the convenience of the yatris, he added, the concerned authorities have been given the task of ensuring sanitation and hygiene in and around the langar places. He claimed that with the start of the yatra from the base camp, the helicopter facility had also begun operating.
The establishment of a Micro ATM facility at six important yatra stations, including Atholi, Gulabgarh, Kundail, Chishoti, Hamori, and the temple, would be a huge help to both the faithful and the general public.
The famed pilgrimage of Goddess Machail Mata is strongly marketed throughout India, and this time, according to Joint Director of Tourism Sunaina Mehta, JKAS, they anticipate a little bit more people. (As per The Print)
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First Published: July 26, 2023 11:45 AM