Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri to inaugurate Mandi Shivratri on Feb 16

As per the official programme, the Deputy Chief Minister will participate in the first Jaleb — the traditional procession of deities — and formally inaugurate the celebrations at Paddal Ground. Later in the evening, he will attend the first cultural night at the historic Seri Stage as the chief guest.

Agnihotri is scheduled to arrive in Mandi on the evening of February 15. After a brief halt at the Circuit House, he will take part in the Beas Aarti near the Panchvaktra temple at 6.30 pm and stay overnight.

On February 16, he will offer prayers at the Bhimakali temple at 12.45 pm, partake in the traditional Devalu Dham, perform puja at the Raj Madhav Rai temple and then join the Jaleb procession before inaugurating the festival. He is scheduled to return to Shimla on February 17.