A revered Chandi shrine in remote Paddar, reached through a demanding Himalayan journey and drawing thousands of pilgrims during the annual yatra.
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Machail Mata Temple is a revered shrine to Chandi Mata in the remote Paddar region of Kishtwar district. The pilgrimage draws large numbers of devotees during the annual Machail Yatra, traditionally held in August. Its spiritual importance is inseparable from the demanding Himalayan journey through mountain terrain that pilgrims undertake to reach the shrine.
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