J&K: Machail yatra called off over security reasons

The 43-day-long 'Machail Mata Yatra' in Kishtwar district of J&K was suspended on Saturday due to security reasons. Authorities have asked people not to start the yatra and those on the way should leave and go back. The yatra was scheduled from July 25-Sept 5. Thousands of devotees visit the scenic Paddar valley to pay obeisance at the shrine of goddess Durga.

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2GLLoAq