30/08/2026
Wali Temple Echoes with Devotional Chants as Ki Chowki Draws Large Gathering
Jammu: The historic Kali Mata Temple, popularly known as Bawa Wali Mata Temple, at Bahu Fort, echoed with devotional chants and bhajans on Saturday night as a large number of devotees participated in a grand Mata Ki Chowki organised to mark the successful culmination of the Pavitra Chhari and Akhand Jyot Yatra to Shri Machail Mata Temple in Kishtwar.
The programme was organised by the Sarv Shakti Shri Chandi Mata Pavitra Chhari & Akhand Jyot Committee, Jammu & Kashmir, at the parking area outside the historic temple. The religious programme continued from 9 pm till midnight, with devotees joining in prayers and raising slogans in praise of the Goddess.
Renowned devotional singers Naven Punjabi and Varsha Jamwal enthralled the gathering with their soulful bhajans and devotional performances. The programme was conducted by Sahil Mahajan.
The Akhand Jyot brought from Jwala Ji in Himachal Pradesh was one of the major highlights of the evening. Devotees paid obeisance and sought the blessings of the Goddess. Various religious rituals and prayers were also performed during the programme.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including MLA Vikram Randhawa, IAS officer Sanjiv Verma, IAS officer Sheetal Nanda and BJP leader Vikrant Gupta. Prominent religious personalities, including Mahant Rameshwar Dass, Mahant Rajesh Bittu, Mahant Bitta Ji and Tripti Shastri, also participated in the programme. Rajesh Gupta, President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, was also present.
The organisers said that the Pavitra Chhari and Akhand Jyot Yatra is aimed at promoting devotion towards Maa Chandi Machail Wali and Maa Bawa Wali and carrying forward the region’s rich religious and cultural traditions.
At the conclusion of the programme, organising committee members Raj Kumar, Dinesh Mahajan, Jyoti Pachnanda, Amit Gupta, Sonu Choudhary, Vikas Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Tek Chand, Mahesh Gupta, Rajesh Gupta, Yash Ghai, Uttam Kumar and Varinder Gupta expressed gratitude to the devotees, dignitaries and members of the media for their presence and support in making the Mata Ki Chowki a success.