Navratra to commence at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine from October 5

The main objective of organising the festival is to showcase the culture and traditions of Jammu, Iqbal said, adding that all necessary arrangements have been made by the administration to make it a grand success.

It was also decided during the meeting that the best decorated hotel and restaurant during the celebrations in the town would be awarded by the organising committee.

Various measures have been put in place for cleanliness, illumination and decoration of streets ahead of Navratras.