Maha Shivratri Celebrated with Religious Fervour across Chenab Valley Slug-1502ZS_RBN_SHIVRATRI_R By Raja Rehber Jamal Location-Ramban Anchor: Like other parts of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, people in Chenab Valley celebrated the festival of Maha Shivratri with great enthusiasm and deep religious fervour on Sunday, amid tight security arrangements. The mega celebrations were held at Gupt Ganga Temple Bhaderwah, Shiv Temple Doda, Radha Krishna Temple Banihal, Shiv Temple Ramban and Gouri Shanker Temple Kishtwar. In Banihal, a religious function was organized at the Radha Krishna Temple in Banihal, where devotees participated in special prayers and langar. People from different age groups—including children, youth, and elders—thronged the temple to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva and to offer water and milk on the holy Shivling. A large number of people from outside the Union Territory, including employees of the Northern Railway, also took part in the celebrations, adding to the festive spirit. The President of the Mandir Committee Banihal expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Administration, particularly Sub-Divisional Magistrate Banihal, for making excellent arrangements for the smooth and peaceful celebration of Maha Shivratri in the area. He also thanked various line departments for their coordinated efforts and support, including the Police, Jal Shakti Department, Power Development Department (PDD), Health Department, and other concerned agencies, for ensuring proper security, water supply, electricity, medical facilities, and overall management during the festival. Security arrangements were beefed up across Chenab Valley to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the festival in all three districts of Chenab Valley including Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar. Regards Raja Rehber Jamal Chenab Valley Email: rehberjamal12@gmail.com, rehberjamal12@rediffmail.com Mob-: 8803163150, 7006027038, 7051440613