Kheer Bhawani yatra begins; 8,500 pilgrims in 214 buses leave Jammu
Over 8,500 pilgrims, primarily Kashmiri Pandits, have departed from Jammu to participate in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela across various shrines in Kashmir. Officials noted that the event is proceeding with increased security and improved infrastructure compared to previous years.
Why it matters
The pilgrimage serves as a significant cultural and religious event that reflects the current security and social climate in the Kashmir region.
Kheer Bhawani yatra begins; 8,500 pilgrims in 214 buses leave Jammu | India News - The Times of India
The report focuses on the logistics of the event, though it includes government-aligned perspectives on the 'peaceful atmosphere'.
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