Kishtwar, TDD,The 349th annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Asrar-ud-Din (RHA) was celebrated with immense devotion in Kishtwar today, drawing devotees from across District Kishtwar and various parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shah Asrar-ud-Din, one of Kishtwar’s most venerated saints, symbolizes the area’s shared cultural heritage and interfaith harmony. Every year, thousands from diverse backgrounds and regions gather at his shrine in Kishtwar to pay homage and seek blessings.
The district administration, in collaboration with the Auqaf Islamia Kishtwar,organized seamless arrangements to ensure a peaceful celebration. A significant number of devotees visited the shrine, facilitated by provisions for smooth operations.
Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), along with senior civil and police officials besides Firdoos Bawani (Executive Officer Auqaf Islamia Kishtwar inspected the shrine’s arrangements.
The DC instructed all relevant departments to provide necessary facilities, including uninterrupted power, safe drinking water, essential supplies, security, transport, and sanitation for devotees.
Additionally, a control room was set up by the district administration, in coordination with the Police Department and District Information Centre, Kishtwar, to assist pilgrims throughout the Urs celebrations besides a help desk was also set up by the District Administration for the convenience of the pilgrims.
Besides duty magistrates were deployed at various locations and at the venue to ensure the hassle free, smooth and safe celebration of the Urs.TDD