Schedule of Machail Yatra 2017 – Do’s and Don’ts for Yatries

Details of Langar Parties for Machail Yatra 2017 in District Kishtwar

S. No	Name of Langar Party	Location	Duration (August Month)
1	Shiv Mandir Committee	Drabshalla	17^th & 18^th
2	Darshan Kumar Gupta & Party	Kandni	18^th to 25^th
3	Dogra Sewa Samiti	Shalimar Kishtwar	16^th to 21^st
4	Shiv Shakti Sanstha	Govt HSS Kishtwar	18^th to 19^th
5	Maha Chandi Langer Sewa Dal	Kuleed Chowk	16^th to 19^th
6	Satish Kumar & Party	Wasser Chowk	23^rd to 25^th
7	Raju Gupta & Party	Zellna	14^th to 25^th
8	Ujjwal Gupta & Party	Kwar Nagseni	17^th to 19^th
9	AAP Shakti Sewa Committee	Galhar Nagseni	11^th to 25^th
10	Ravinder Gupta & Party	Karthai Paddar	7^th to 20^th
11	Sanjay Gupta & Party	Atholi Paddar	15^th to 20^th
12	Sudesh Goswami & Party	Shetla Mata Mandir Gulabgarh	25^th to 31^st
13	Babu Ram & Sham Lal	Yatri Bhawan Gulabgarh	6^th to 25^th
14	Anil Kumar Kalsotra	Garh Nallah	17^th to 25^th
15	Anil Kumar Gupta	Massu	9^th to 24^th
16	Happy Jamwal & Party	Sogi	1^st to 25^th
17	Suresh Kumar & Party	Kundhail	25^th to 31^st
18	Rajinder Kumar Faria	Chishoti	1^st to 25^th
19	Karam Veer Singh	Chioshoti Kali Mata Mandir	10^th to 24th
20	Bhushan Gupta	Hamori	9^th to 24^th
21	Lucky & Rajesh Gupta	Paar Darshan Machail	1^st to 24^th
22	Jyoti Verma & Party	Near Shiv Mandir Machail	18^th to 24^th
23	Ashok Kumar Pradhan	Machail	1^st to 25^th
24	Mahesh Mahajan	Machail	20^th to 24^th
25	Surinder Mohan Ved	Machail near Police Post	25^th July to 10^th Aug
26	Rajinder Arora & Party	Machail near Police Post	11^th to 31^st
27	Dewika Sewa Dal	Machail	12^th to 25^th
28	Jai Durga ETT College Nagbani	Machail near Police Post	12^th to 24^th

During Yatra few things every yatries should take into consideration. (Read Below)

Do’s for the Yatries

Do carry sufficient woolen clothing as the temperature may sometimes abruptly fall.
Do carry an umbrella, wind cheater, raincoat, and waterproof shoes as the weather in the Yatra area is unpredictable.
Do keep your clothes and eatables in a suitable water-proof bag to avoid your belongings getting wet.
Do travel in a group, with porters / horses / ponies carrying your luggage.
Do ensure that all those comprising the group remain in your sight, lest you are separated from your group.
Do seek an immediate assistance of the Police in case any member of your group is missing.
Do help your fellow Yatris traveling with you and perform Yatra with a pious mind.
Free food facility is available in the entire Yatra area at the Langars.
Earth, water, air, fire and sky are integral parts of Lord Shiva. Therefore respect the environment and do nothing whatsoever to pollute the Yatra area.
Do strictly follow the instructions issued by the Sarv Shakti Sewak Sanstha, from time to time.
Do carry your identity card/driving license with you.
For Ladies: Saree is not a suitable dress for the Yatra. Salwar Kameez, pant-shirt or a track suit will be better.

Don’t stop at places which are marked by warning notices. Walk only on the tracks.
Don’t walk barefoot or be without woolen clothing at any time as the temperature in the Yatra area remains low and changes abruptly.
Don’t use slippers because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave. Only wear trekking shoes with laces.
Don’t attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so is dangerous.
Don’t commence journey on an empty stomach. If you do so, you may attract a serious medical problem.
Don’t do anything during the entire Yatra which could cause pollution or disturb the environment of the area.
Do not bring with you any polythene material as its use is banned in J&K and is punishable under law.
Don’t carry expensive or heavy jewelry during the yatra.
Don’t overload yourself with extra stuff on steep roads.
Don’t ever try alcohol during the yatra. It is strictly prohibited there.
Heavy jewellery should be avoided during journey.
Don’t try to wash hands/ clothes/ bath in the rivers on the way.
Don’t attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so would be dangerous

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