President DT visits Sudhmahadev, Mantalai Temples; reviews arrangements for Mahashivratri

UDHAMPUR, 13 February : Continuing with its age old tradition of providing hassle-free facilities to devotees visiting Sudhmahadev and Mantalai Temples on the auspicious occasion of upcoming Mahashivratri, Sr Advocate Ajay Gandotra, President of J&K Dharmarth Trust today finalized necessary arrangements for the devotees visiting the ancient Temples.

The Trust President offered prayers at these ancient Temples and reviewed necessary arrangements in view of the forthcoming Shivratri Festival. He also discussed security and other arrangements being made for the convenience of the public. He also issued necessary directions with regard to the repairs of the temples.

Giving a detailed account of the preparations made by the Dharmarth Trust, Gandotra said that all the necessary facilities including potable water supply, round the clock electricity, public conveniences, medical aid, etc. shall be made available to the visiting devotees on the festival day. He said that Dharmarth Trust through its coordinated efforts and cooperation of UT administration has ensured that no devotee faces any kind of difficulty during the period of festivity.

“We have taken up the matter with the officials of District Administration in advance to ensure that the festivities become memorable for the devotees visiting the aforesaid Temples to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva,” he said and appealed to the district administration to facilitate smooth conduct of the festival.

Later, he also interacted with the devotees who had come from various parts of the country and took their experience in visiting the temples maintained by the Dharmarth Trust.

Administrative Officer Manmohan Singh and Cashier Kuldeep Singh accompanied the Trust’s President.