Jammu, Feb 14: The Brahman Maha Mandal Srinagar in the capacity of being the patron of Sanatan Dharama took up, the responsibility to renove confusion on the religious festivity of community about Heirath. Jyotish Parishad of Brahman Maha Mandal comprising learned scholars, shastris and well versed jyotishis who provided their views, is of the opinion that the Heirath Vatuk Puja is being observed on February 26, 2014 and Maha Shivratri (Salam-the day of greetings) on February 27, 2014.
Kashmiri Pandits are, therefore, requested to not mix Heirath and Shivratri, otherwise a time wil come that Vatak Poojan (Heirath) will loose its shaivic importance and rare heritage (school) which form the bed rock of ancient Indian traditions. Brahman Maha Mandal with active participation of Satisar Foundation and contribution of well known shastries and Jyotshis, is contemplating on giving an alternate in the near future, that shall be in the best interest of the community. |
