Four devotees going on the pilgrimage to Manimahesh died. A Bolero vehicle fell into a deep ditch in Chamba district. Due to which 4 people died while 7 people were seriously injured. This accident happened on Bharmour to Bharamani road. The injured have been taken to Civil Hospital Bharmour for treatment.
Police engaged in investigation
Police is investigating how this accident happened, it is being told that all these people had left for Manimahesh Yatra. But his car fell into a deep ditch on Bharmour-Bharamani road. Earlier on August 24 also, a car had fallen into a ditch near Banikhet on the Pathankot-Chamba National Highway. One person traveling in the car died in this accident while three injured were admitted to Dalhousie Hospital.
The journey will end on September 11
Manimahesh's journey officially begins on August 26. This time, the auspicious time of Chhota Shahi Snan in religious pilgrimage will start at 3:40 am on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on 26th August, which will continue till 2:20 am. During this period thousands of Shiva devotees will take a dip in Dal. At the same time, the royal bath will take place on the occasion of Radha Ashtami i.e. on 11th September.