POONCH: Thousands of devotees from across adjoining districts today throng Shiv Khori temple to pay obeisance amid Mahashivratri celebration.
Dressed in colourful attires, men women and children were seen visiting the religious place and taking part in the special prayers organised to mark the auspicious occasion.
The visitors were seen enjoying local cuisine at the food stalls put up en-route the temple Shrine.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner, Poonch Rahul Yadav, accompanied by several other officers, also visited the Shiv Khori Temple and sought the blessings of lord Shiva.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Ramesh Angral, ADC, Dr Basharat Hussain and other senior officers also accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.
The Management Committee of Mandir warmly welcomed and greeted the team of officers of District Administration Poonch.