Rajouri’s Bhairav Yatra officially added to National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India

Jammu, Jul 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday extended his heartiest congratulations to the Rajouri District Administration and Department of Culture, J&K on inclusion of historic Bhairav Yatra of Rajouri to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Proud moment for Rajouri! The district’s historic Bhairav Yatra has officially been added to 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. This national honor validates the generations of devotees who kept this tradition alive. The inclusion of Bhairav Yatra in 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.”