JAMMU: The Shree Chandi Mata Sewa Samiti, Karan Nagar, will organise the 17th Vishal Maha Jagran of Shri Chandi Mata (Machail Mata) at Ved Mandir Ground, Karan Nagar, Jammu, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The religious congregation is expected to witness the participation of devotees from Jammu and adjoining areas, who will gather to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Mata Rani.

As part of the religious programme, Mata Ka Langar will be served to all devotees from 7:00 PM onwards, while the Vishal Maha Jagran will commence at 8:00 PM with Ganesh Vandana, followed by devotional bhajans dedicated to the Divine Mother.

Several renowned devotional singers and artistes from Jammu and Kashmir have been invited to perform during the Maha Jagran. The participating artistes include Komal Sharma, Naveen Panjabi, Sonali Dogra, Sars Bharti, Varsha Jamwal, Daljeet Singh Rathore, Zulakha Faridh, Ankush Sharma, Narayan Bharti, Kulbir Rathore and other prominent performers. Their devotional presentations and soulful bhajans are expected to create an atmosphere of spiritual fervour and devotion.

The Samiti has extended a warm invitation to devotees of Shri Chandi Mata, religious organisations, families and members of the general public to participate in the Maha Jagran in large numbers. Devotees have been urged to join the Langar and the evening's devotional programme to make the occasion a celebration of faith, collective prayer and spiritual harmony.

The Samiti expressed hope that the annual religious gathering would further strengthen the values of faith, unity, brotherhood and selfless service among people. Such occasions provide devotees an opportunity to come together in devotion while promoting a spirit of peace, mutual respect and community participation. The Samiti has appealed to all devotees to grace the occasion with their presence and seek the divine blessings of Shri Chandi Mata (Machail Mata).

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