Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra 2024
The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu and District Administration Kishtwar welcomes all devotees to the Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra 2024 from 14th to 16th July 2024.
Located at a distance of 27 Km from Bus stand Kishtwar and 18 Km from Hasti on the National Highway, Ashtadashbhuja Devi Ji Mata Mandir, Goddess with 18 arms, is situated down below village Agral in Sarthal....
The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu and District Administration Kishtwar welcomes all devotees to the Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra 2024 from 14th to 16th July 2024.
Located at a distance of 27 Km from Bus stand Kishtwar and 18 Km from Hasti on the National Highway, Ashtadashbhuja Devi Ji Mata Mandir, Goddess with 18 arms, is situated down below village Agral in Sarthal Pargana of Kishtwar (Kashtavata)) District (at an altitude of 2134 mtrs above sea level). The distance of about 1 Km from Bus stand Agral to the precincts of the temple has to be covered by foot. On the foothill, it is an ideal place for the pilgrims and visitors. Down below the temple Dharamshalas have been constructed for pilgrims where they can stay for the night. Pilgrims and devotees get all facilities for lodging, cooking, bathing etc.
People from far off places come to this place for paying obeisance and offerings to the Goddess. Hindus of Kishtwar District and nearby villages of Doda District come to this place with gaiety and fervor for performing Mundan ceremony (hair cutting ceremony) of their male issues, especially first born male child. Moreover, on the Birthday of Bhagwati Mata on 8th Bright Moon of Ashara (July/August) a yatra (pilgrimage) is taken out from Gauri Shankar Mandir Kishtwar to this place on 7th bright Moon with great pomp and show. On their way they sing desi Bhajans and dance on the conventional tune of drums flute and other instruments.
Inside the temple, the idol of Mata Ashtadashbhuja Devi Ji stands installed on a pedestal magnificently and elegantly adorned with gold and silver ornaments and robes. The place around the temple has now become a centre of attraction for tourists, cultural activities and religious functions. Pilgrims and visitors find everything they need in the small market at this place.
The Yatra shall commence from:-
14th July 2024:- Departure of Yatra from Gori Shankar Mandir, Kishtwar
15th July, 2024 :- Bhajan Kirtan, Hawan Puran Aahuti at Holy Temple
16th July, 2024:- Bhajan Kirtan, Prasad and Yatra Returns.
Read More
Activities
Shobha Yatra, Hawan and Mata ki Baint
Social Media
Organized By
Department of Tourism, J&K
Ms. Savita Chouhan (JKAS)Deputy Director Tourism, Publicity Jammu
Directorate of Tourism, Residency Road, Jammu
01912520409
dirtsmjmu[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Jammu,
which is 225 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Udhampur,
which is 156 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Kishtwar,
which is 27KMs away.