UDHAMPUR, JUNE 29: The 3- day
Historic Sudhmahadev Mela concluded with traditional fervor and gaiety today
here at Chenani.
During the three
day mela devotees paid obeisance at the abode of Shiva in the Sudhmahadev
temple after taking bath in the holy spring situated at the entrance of the
temple.
During the
festival, the folk artists of the surrounding areas turned up in large numbers
and presented folk songs highlighting various aspects of religious beliefs with
special reference to Lord Shiva.
A number of
temporary sweet shops, toy shops and eateries set up by the locals and outside
vendors were the main attraction for the visitors. Children were seen enjoying
the joy rides.
Mela Officer,
Tehsildar Chenani Pardeep Singh managed arrangements for the comfortable
pilgrimage to the shrine.
The district administration Udhampur had made elaborated arrangements of
security, drinking water, power supply, Medicare, traffic
regulation, additional bus services and stock of commodities for the three-day
festival.