The first batch of 100 devotees set out on a pilgrimage to the ancient Harmukh-Gangbal shrine situated at an altitude of 12,000 ft in Ganderbal district as the sacred sojourn was revived after about a century.Chanting mantras, pilgrims started the religious undertaking after a gap of about a century, chairman of All Party Migrant Coordination Committee (APMCC) Vinod Pandit told reporters here.
He said 'Vedic Yajnya' commenced around 6 pm and 'Puran Ahuti' would be followed by 'Shraad' on Tuesday at Harmukh Ganga, popularly known as Gangbal.
Mr. Pandit said the three-day-long yatra had been revived as part of efforts to restore historic religious places which are of importance to Kashmiri pandits and preserve their cultural and religious history. The region is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva.
Gangbal is situated in the hills of Harmukh range in the north east of Kashmir valley on Ganderbal-Sonamarg road. Gangbal is also called Harmukut Ganga and Hindus regard this place as auspicious as Haridwar.
Source: www.hinduonnet.com
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