Srinagar, July 15 (NVI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Rajouri’s historic Bhairav Yatra in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India, describing it as a proud moment for the district and a significant step towards preserving Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
In a post on X, Sinha congratulated the Rajouri district administration and the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Culture for securing the recognition.
“Congratulations to the Rajouri District Administration and the J&K Department of Culture for turning this dream into a reality. This prestigious recognition will go a long way in documenting, preserving and celebrating the area’s deep spiritual and cultural roots,” the lieutenant governor said.
He said the recognition honours generations of devotees who have kept the centuries-old tradition alive and reinforces Rajouri’s distinct cultural identity at the national level.
Sinha said the inclusion of the Bhairav Yatra in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage would promote research, cultural exchange and sustainable heritage tourism, while helping preserve the region’s spiritual and cultural legacy for future generations.(NVI)
