Thousands of devotees thronged the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal district of central Kashmir, to offer prayers and participate in the annual festivities on Sunday.
Devotees began arriving at the shrine early in the morning to seek blessings of Goddess Ragnya Devi, the presiding deity of the temple.
The temple complex witnessed a massive turnout of pilgrims, many of whom had travelled from different parts of the country to take part in the centuries-old religious festival.
The atmosphere at the shrine was filled with spiritual fervour as devotees performed traditional rituals, offered milk and kheer (rice pudding) at the sacred spring, and prayed for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of all communities.
Extensive security arrangements were put in place by the administration to ensure the smooth conduct of the mela.
Security personnel, health services, transport facilities, and sanitation workers were deployed to assist pilgrims and ensure their safety and comfort.
Hundreds of Muslim volunteers also joined hands with Kashmiri Pandit volunteers in making arrangements for the annual pilgrimage.
The Kashmiri Pandit community has expressed gratitude for the support extended by the Kashmiri Muslim community.
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