Surya Koti Mahayagya concludes with Puranahuti

 The 12 day long Surya Koti Mahayagya at Pouni town under the aegis of Baba Bal Yogeshwar Ji Maharaj and Acharya Behari Shastri Ji Maharaj concluded here today with great religious zest and zeal.

Thousands of religious Scholars, Saints and Sadhdus from different states in general and J&K state in particular participated in the Yagya.

Amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns, Yagmans offered Puran Aahuti to the Agni thereby marking the conclusion of Surya Koti Mahayagya at Pouni town of Reasi.

During Puranahuti, helicopter showered the flower petals on the Yagya Shala.

In today's sermons, Vedic Saint and Swami Bal Yogeshwar Maharaj enlightened the gathering with Vedic teachings, importance of Surya Koti Mahayagya and stressed upon the masses to inculcate the same in their lives for achieving the goal of life. "The Pooja, Mantras in the hawan which were recited by the Saints have importance as with this whole environment gets the positive energy and becomes pure", said prominent saints.

The organizers appreciated the role of district administration and J&K Police in successful culmination of this Mahaygya.

During this Mahayagya, Agni Manthan, Sant Samagam, special prayer of Shiv Lingum, Katha etc were performed by Bal Yogeshwar Ji Maharaj.

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Khir Bhawani festival 2011

Khir Bhawani festival, also known as Kshir Bhawani Yatra, is being observed at the temple of Mata Khir Bhawani at Tullmulla in Ganderbal district tomorrow.

Khir Bhavani festival is observed on the Ashtami day during Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Jyestha month (June – July). The shrine is also referred as the temple of Ragyna Bhagwati and is noted for a unique holy spring whose water changes its colour. Khir Bhawani festival celebrates the discovery of the holy spring by a Brahmin. For some the festival celebrates the arrival of Mata Ragyana (Khir Bhawani) to the valley.

The name Khir Bhawani comes from the deities favourite offering, rice pudding, which consist of rice cooked in milk and sugar.

Thousands of people visit the shrine during the Jyeshta Ashtami festival.Governor, Wednesday felicitated people on eve of Khirbhawani Mela.In his message, the Governor said that the festival symbolizes communal harmony and brotherhood, the hallmark of the pluralistic ethos of the State.

Earlier Vohra paid obeisance at Zeshta Devi Temple at Zethyar here today. The Governor, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, discussed with BB Bhat, President of the Zeshta Devi Prabandhak Committee, and its other functionaries about the status of boarding, lodging and other required facilities for the visiting devotees.

The Governor presented a cheque of Rs 2 lakh to the Zeshta Devi Prabandhak Committee to support its ongoing efforts to improve the required facilities for the Shri Amarnath Yatris and other devotees visiting the Temple.

Chief Minister  also felicitated people particularly Kashmiri Pandit brethren on the eve of Zestha Ashtami.

In his message, the Chief Minister prayed for the peace and development of the society and well being of the people. He wished the day to be harbinger for all round development and tranquillity in the State.

Peoples Democratic Party Patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed and president Mehbooba Mufti have extended greetings to the people of the state especially the Pandit community on eve of Mela Khir Bhawani.The PDP leaders said the Mela is an important symbol of the ancient and distinct past of Kashmir.