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Business News/ Photos / Photo Essay | In the name of god

Photo Essay | In the name of god

5 Photos . Updated: 22 Aug 2014, 06:27 PM IST Livemint

Vaishno Devi is a Hindu holy shrine, but the job to get the devotees closer to god is managed by Muslims

Photographs by Sanjay Austa. Four porters carry a palanquin to take pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine situated at a height of 5,200ft.

1/5Photographs by Sanjay Austa. Four porters carry a palanquin to take pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine situated at a height of 5,200ft.

The palanquin bearers, who are mostly Muslim, make three to four stops during the 12km trek to catch their breath.

2/5The palanquin bearers, who are mostly Muslim, make three to four stops during the 12km trek to catch their breath.

Pilgrims also make the ascent with the help of ponies.

3/5Pilgrims also make the ascent with the help of ponies.

Porters waiting for pilgrims.

4/5Porters waiting for pilgrims.

People from all over the country visit the Hindu shrine situated in Katra, 50km from Jammu.

5/5People from all over the country visit the Hindu shrine situated in Katra, 50km from Jammu.

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