Jammu, Oct 26: The "Ati Maha Vishnu Yagya" started on the outskirts of Jammu city this morning amid the chanting of hymns and the presence of over a thousand saints, sadhus and scholars from Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura and Hardwar The yagya, which began under the guidance of Sant Balak Yogeshwar Dass Ji Maharaj of Badrinath, is believed to have been performed only once in the past during the Mahabharat era by Yudhishtra.
Balak Yogeshwar Dass Ji Maharaj told reporters that the aim of the yagya was to restore peace in Jammu and Kashmir and to bring about universal peace and brotherhood. He said that the yagya will not only help in purification of environment but also spiritual upliftment of individuals.
The yagya, to be concluded on November 5, will witness over 10,000 sadhus and scholars from all over India participating in the "hawan" commencing on October 28, the sadhu said. Over 50,000 people are expected to visit the yagya site everyday, a spokesman of the yagya committee said. Bureau Report