Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Kashmir greeted Kashmiri Pandits on the auspicious occasion of Hereath, which is also known as Mahashivratri.
BJP Media In-Charge, Kashmir, Altaf Thakur in his message greeted the Pandit community and hoped the festival will usher peace, prosperity and strengthen brotherhood in the state.
He said the festival reminds the people in Kashmir its composite culture, unity between communities. “Sharing soaked walnuts in neighbors and friends, reminds us the bond of love shared between different communities on the occasion,” Thakur said.
He hoped that the traditions of brotherhood and amity demonstrated by the people on this day through centuries will continue to inspire generations and help in building a harmonious society.
Thakur hoped that the festival would be celebrated in a spirit of amity and brotherhood for which the State is known from times immemorial and prayed this spirit to remain for the future generations in Kashmir.