In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, large number of devotees paid their obeisance at Maa Ragyana Devi Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Saturday on the eve of first day of the Chaitra Navratri locally known as Navreh in Kashmir.<br />''<br />''The devotees prayed to the Goddess for the well-being of the whole mankind across the globe.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras and performance of other religious ceremonies, Shat Chandi Maha Yagya was organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji today on the auspicious occasion of  Chaitra Navratras which began today. The Maha Yagya marks the onset of the nine-day long 'Chaitra Navratra' festival, which is being performed at the Holy Cave Shrine for peace, prosperity and wellbeing of the humanity. The Yagya will conclude with Purna Ahuti on Mahanavami.<br />''<br />''<br />