*J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Doda Organised Vasuki Naag Jaagroo Mela at Vasuki Naag Temple Gatha Bhaderwah*

Doda, September 09; 

Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Sub Office Doda Organised Vasuki Naag Jaagroo Mela at Vasuki Naag Temple Gatha Bhaderwah on yesterday under the banner of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. The Festival was inaugurated by Sh. Rakesh Kumar, KAS Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah who was also the Chief Guest. A colourful programme was displayed by the famous artists by presenting Bhajan Keertan and other devotional songs. A light and Music show was also held on the history of Vasuki Naag. Also a research Paper on the religious history of Vasuki Naag was presented by Sh. Chander Kant Amar Deep, a noted writer and research scholar of the area. 

 

  A Plaque consisting of the history of Vasuki Naag written on it in both English and Hindi languages was also installed at the Temple site. 

 

 The Vasuki Naag Temple is dedicated to the King of Serpents and the son of Kashyappa and Kadru, Vasuki. The Temple enshrines a single black stone piece Idol of Vasuki Naag and Jamute Vahan. 

 

The entire activities has been done on the directions of Sh. Rahul Pandey, IAS Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and under over all supervision of Sh. Sanjeev Rana, KAS Additional Secretary (Central)