Katra, Oct. 19 -- A Shobha Yatra featuring decorated tableaux, devotional music and traditional performances was held in Katra on Sunday as part of the Navratra Festival 2026, while 10 contestants qualified for the mega final of the All India Devotional Song Competition after the quarter-final round.

MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana attended the procession as chief guest. Devotees, local residents and visitors participated in the yatra, which featured tableaux depicting deities and participants dressed as gods and goddesses.

Rana highlighted the religious and cultural significance of the festival and said such events helped preserve traditional practices and promote social harmony. She also appreciated the organisers and local residents for the...