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.
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