Experts from prestigious Central Sanskrit Universities in New Delhi and Kashi in Varanasi, working with Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan in Basohli, will provide the training on ritualistic skills.

The Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) launched an 11-day refresher course at the Katra temple on Wednesday in an attempt to improve and hone the abilities of its priests.

In the presence of Umesh Sharma, sub-divisional magistrate Bhawan, head pujari, and other dignitaries, Murli Manohar, vice chancellor of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, solemnly launched the course.

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Experts from the Central Sanskrit Universities in New Delhi and Kashi in Varanasi, working with Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan in Basohli, will be teaching ritualistic skills.

Thirty-one priests will receive the refresher training in two batches. The course will cover specific rituals, mantras, and practices that a priest must learn in addition to a highly focused and professional approach to their “pujan vidhi.”

“Karma Kaand,” “Upasna Kaand,” “Gyan Kaand,” “Suktas,” “Stotras,” and “Sandhya Vandan” are some of the primary training materials.

Source- Hindustan times