Samba,May 14 (Scoop News)-The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the District Administration Samba and the Jammu Heritage Walk, organized a mega event -the Purmandal Utterbeni Heritage Walk, to connect the youth with the rich cultural heritage of Purmandal also known as chota Kashi on the river bank of Devika.
The event witnessed the participation of more than 200 enthusiastic locals, prominent citizens, and PRI members.
The Heritage Walk was flagged off by the District Development Council Chairman Keshav Dutt Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, DDC member Avtar Singh, Joint Director Tourism Sunaina Sharma, in the presence of local Sarpanchs and prominent personalities.
The participants visited several ancient temples, including the Umapati temple, Radha Krishna Temple (Gadhadhar ji Temple), Adhmukteshwar, and Ranbhishwersingh Temple, which have a historic relevance and cultural importance in the region. These temples are based on Shaivism and Vaishnavism Sanata