Guv greets people on Mahashivratri

Jammu: Governor N. N. Vohra, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh have in their separate statements greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits as Hairath.
In his message the Governor N N Vohra has observed that this festival symbolizes the values of piety, devotion, brotherhood and harmony, which are the hallmarks of our glorious cultural ethos.Wishing the people a happy Mahashivratri and Hairath, the Governor has prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In her message of felicitations, the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti hoped that the day ushers the State into a new era of peace, progress and development and strengthens bonds of brotherhood among the people.
Mehbooba Mufti said the festival of Mahashivratri has both religious and cultural importance as the day is celebrated by the people of all shades in the State. She recalled that the day is celebrated in Kashmir Valley as Hairath by Kashmiri Pandits in amity with their Muslim brethren.
In his message of felicitations, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh said the festival symbolizes the values of devotion, brotherhood and harmony, which are the hallmarks of our glorious cultural traditions and ethos since times immemorial.
Deputy Chief Minister further hoped that the festival would usher peace, progress and prosperity in the State.