Srinagar, Jun 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday extended their greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami and Mela Kheer Bhawani, being celebrated on June 22.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Heartiest greetings to all, especially our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters, on the sacred 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 conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people, particularly the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the auspicious occasion of Mela Kheer Bhawani, and prayed for peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people.
In his message, the CM 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 that Mela Kheer Bhawani is an occasion of immense spiritual significance and reflects the rich cultural and civilizational heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, symbolising the values of faith, devotion, harmony, and coexistence that have been the hallmark of the region’s centuries-old composite culture.
Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the sacred occasion would further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, and mutual respect among all sections of society, emphasising that Jammu and Kashmir’s pluralistic ethos has always drawn strength from its shared traditions and cultural diversity. He wished that the celebrations would usher in happiness, progress, and harmony across Jammu and Kashmir.
