Anuradha Paudwal, Sonu Nigam to perform bhajans at Vaishno Devi shrine
Playback singers Anuradha Paudwal and Sonu Nigam are set to perform bhajans as part of a special aarti, to be held on Monday, at the holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, official said.
The programme, organised by Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), will be held on Mahanavami, which marks the last day of Navratra festival.
Paudwal and Nigam arrived in Jammu on Sunday, Simrandeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SMVDSB, told PTI.
Sufi singer-BJP MP from North West Delhi Hans Raj Hans, Gurdas Mann, Kavita Paudwal, Jaspinder Narula and Lakhwinder Wadali already performed at the shrine in the last week, Singh said.
This Navratra, pilgrims caught the first glimpse of the gold-plated gate outside the cave.
"It is meant to be a permanent feature. The work on this started three months ago. It was in the last phase of completion before Navratra and was dedicated to pilgrims," said Singh.
"The gate will have Goddess Lakshmi on one side and prayers