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| Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Hairath | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 17 : Maha Shivratri (Hairath) was celebrated with religious fervor across the valley on Tuesday. Kashmiri Pandit devotees went to temples early in the morning to mark their presence before the deity. Hundreds of devotees went to Kheer Bhawani temple at Tulmulla in central Kashmirs Ganderbal.
Special mantras were recited at Shankar Aacharya, Hanuman Mandir and Ganpat Yaar temples which were followed by prayers in the evening.
Muslims exchanged Hairath greetings to their Pandit friends in different localities of the valley. The temples were decorated days before with different colours and flowers. "The occasion is celebrated throughout the country in general and has a special significance for Kashmiri Pandits", Rajesh Kumar from Trichal Pulwama told . He added that valley's Pandits celebrate it with different customs and unique rituals. "In the valley on the 2nd day of the festival a special occasion called Salaam or Watak Pooja is performed in every Pandit Gharana", he said.
On this day the devotees take an early morning bath and throng into the nearby Shiva Temple in order to seek blessings from Lord Shiva and make offerings to the deity. "The devotees strictly perform all the rituals of Maha Shivratri as it is considered to be an auspicious day to worship Lord Shiva, and it is assumed that they will be cleared of their past sins", a religious minded lady Kunti Devi believes. Keertans are a major highlight which features chanting, reading of the verses, and singing the praises of Lord Shiva. Chanting of the mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' is very prominent on this day. |
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