BHADERWAH: In the picturesque mountain village of Bhaderwah, the famed Kailash Kund yearly pilgrimage got under way on Monday. The holy trek began at the historic Vasuki Nag temple, which is tucked away in Bhaderwah’s lovely Gatha neighbourhood. To reach the revered Kailash Kund, which is situated at an elevation of 14,700 feet in the untamed Kailash Mountain Range of the Doda area, thousands of pilgrims set out on this difficult 21 kilometre trip. The surviving Nag Culture is demonstrated by this shamanic journey. The Chhari Mubarak (holy mace) left the ages-old Vasuki Nag temple in Gatha to signal the start of the Yatra. Through coniferous woodlands decorated with pine, fir, and cedar trees, the pilgrims must travel.They go via meadows and rugged terrain until arriving at the plains near Mount Kablas’s foot. The pilgrims can enjoy breathtaking views of the thick green grass in the Seoz Dhar meadows along the way. The Doda district administration, under the direction of Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan, has painstakingly set up infrastructure to ensure the success of the Yatra. Water, electricity, lights, security, accommodations, and firewood have all been thoughtfully provided. Both DC Doda, Vishesh Mahajan, and SSP Doda, Abdul Qayoom, enthusiastically participated in the sacred Yatra, exhibiting their dedication to its success. They also played a crucial role in ensuring that the pilgrims’ accommodations at the Langer were properly made. The beginning of the three-day Kailash Kund Yatra 2023, which will end on September 13 and is significant for devotees seeking the blessings of the Serpent God (Vasuki Nag) connected to Lord Shiva, is significant. Dett Nalthi of the 118 RCC GREF also organised a medical camp and Bhandara at Chhatargalla for pilgrims on the Shri Kailash Kund Yatra.
