Srinagar, June 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, which is being celebrated on Monday.

In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Heartiest greetings to all, especially our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters, on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. May Mata Kheer Bhawani continue to guide us on the path of righteousness and bless everyone with peace, happiness, good health and prosperity.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended his heartfelt greetings to the people, particularly the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the auspicious occasion of Mela Kheer Bhawani.
In his message, the Chief Minister conveyed his warm wishes to devotees participating in the annual pilgrimage at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine at Tulmulla in Ganderbal and at various temples across Jammu and Kashmir.
He said Mela Kheer Bhawani is an occasion of immense spiritual significance and reflects the rich cultural and civilizational heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. The festival, he observed, symbolizes the values of faith, devotion, harmony and coexistence that have been the hallmark of the region’s centuries-old composite culture.
Omar expressed hope that the occasion would further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect among all sections of society.
He emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir’s pluralistic ethos has always drawn strength from its shared traditions and cultural diversity.