Overview
- The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela drew thousands of devotees, mainly Kashmiri Pandits, to the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmulla on Monday, June 22, 2026.
- Police and multiple central forces carried out area-domination exercises, highway checks, CCTV and drone surveillance, and deployed dedicated personnel to manage crowds and secure routes.
- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the shrine to offer prayers and review arrangements, and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti urged Pandits to look forward to a shared future.
- The Ganderbal district administration set up transit centres, help desks, sanitation, drinking water, power and healthcare facilities to assist pilgrims and keep services running smoothly.
- The gathering served as both a religious reunion and a statement about displacement: many devotees called for safe, dignified return, and authorities kept security elevated as preparations continue for the Amarnath yatra starting July 3, 2026.