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On the occasion of Meha Shivratri, a festivaql associated with
Lord Shiva, A three day mela organised at Shiv Khori every year.
During these days thousands of pilgrims from different parts of
the state and outside visit this cave shrine to seek blessings
of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri festival is usually held in the
month of February or during first week of March every year.
In view of the increasing number of pilgrims during the
Shivratri Mela, the Shiv Khori Shrine Board has taken up a
number of steps to provide more and more facilities to the
devotees. Some of projects undertaken are construction of Guest
House at village Ransoo, Reception Centre and Pony shed, tile
work of entire 3-km long track is nearing completion, plantation
of ornamental and medicinal plants on track and development of
parks etc. In addition to these other arrangements like
electrification of the cave with modern techniques, provision of
oxygen and electric generators, exhaust fans, construction of
shelter sheds for yatris with toilet facilities near the cave
site, 15 shelter sheds enroute Ransoo to cave shrine, railing
from the base camp to cave, additional facility of 15,000
gallons drinking water reservoir, proper sanitation, provision
of 25 KV capacity electric transformer, clock room, starting of
permanent bus services from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu, Police
post and Dispensary and a STD PCO are under active consideration
of the Shiv Khori Shrine Development Board.
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