Jammu: The Bhairav Yatra of Rajouri has been officially included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha welcomed it as a “proud moment” and congratulated the Rajouri Administration and the Department of Culture, J&K, for securing the prestigious recognition.
Rajouri’s centuries-old Bhairav Yatra is a sacred procession held annually in the main markets of the border district just before Holi.
Dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava, the vibrant festival preserves the region’s deep spiritual and cultural roots.
“Proud moment for Rajouri! The district’s historic Bhairav Yatra has officially been added to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.
“Congratulations to the Rajouri District Administration and the J&K’s Department of Culture for turning this dream into a reality. This prestigious recognition will go a long way in documenting, preserving, and celebrating the area’s deep spiritual and cultural roots,” the Lt Governor said in a post on X.
He said this national honour validates the generations of devotees who kept this tradition alive.
“The inclusion of Bhairav Yatra in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage will strengthen Rajouri’s unique cultural footprint on the national stage and it will open the door for research, cultural exchange, and sustainable heritage tourism,” Sinha said.
