Srinagar, Dec. 22 -- A solemn tribute and prayer ceremony was held today at the holy kund of Shri Martand Tirth, Mattan, mourning the sudden and tragic demise of thousands of sacred fishes revered as divine manifestations. Devotees gathered in deep anguish and prayer, expressing shock over this unprecedented incident, which has deeply hurt the religious sentiments and faith associated with this ancient and sacred pilgrimage center.
This is the first time in history that such a heartbreaking scene has been witnessed, where thousands of sacred fishes have died along the flowing water track of Martand Mattan for nearly 4-5 kilometers. Such a tragedy has never occurred even during the last 36 years of Kashmiri Pandits' exodus, making it an inc...