JAMMU, Nov 27: 1000’s of devotees flocked to Jhiri village on the outskirts of Jammu the place an annual 10-day truthful commenced on Monday.
Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar inaugurated the mela.
Eight to 10 lakh devotees, primarily from Jammu area, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, go to the truthful yearly to commemorate the sacrifice of Baba Jitto, a farmer who gave up his life in protest towards the oppressive calls for of a zamindar about 500 years in the past.
His daughter Bua Kouri, based on the legend, took her life by leaping on her father’s funeral pyre.
Through the Jhiri Mela, devotees pay obeisance at a temple devoted to Baba Jitto and his daughter on the Jammu-Akhnoor nationwide freeway.
Devotees take customary dips within the Baba-da-Talab, a pure pond 4 km from the temple, earlier than providing prayers.
Temple head priest Bubnesh Mehta stated this is without doubt one of the largest gala’s in north India with round one lakh folks visiting the place day by day.
Officers stated all needed preparations have been made for the sleek conduct of the truthful.
“This can be a main truthful for farmers after crop harvesting. The truthful was already introduced on the tourism map in view of its spiritual significance,” Kumar informed reporters after reviewing preparations and paying obeisance on the temple.
He stated the Authorities has put up particular consciousness stalls to tell the guests, particularly farmers, in regards to the new schemes and applied sciences launched for his or her profit.
“Since it’s a very fashionable truthful, the Authorities departments have put the handicraft and handloom merchandise on show, whereas particular focus can also be being given to spice up cultural and sports activities actions,” the divisional commissioner stated. (AGENCIES)
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