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SRINAGAR, JULY 29
Governor Lt. General (Retd) S K Sinha has lauded the efforts being made for promoting Kashmir’s rich Sufi heritage, saying that the endeavour will further cement the bonds of brotherhood, amity and harmony.
Inaugurating a musical nite at Pari Mahal, in the backdrop of mesmerizing setting of this magnificent monument with moon emerging from Zabarwan Hills, the Governor said holding of this event at this site is an added feature to the architectural grandeur built by Dara Shiko.
The Governor highlighted the importance of the monument by elaborating that Pari Mahal was a Buddhist monastery with a beautifully laid out garden, which was converted to a school of astrology. Founded by Dara Shiko, the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, for his Sufi teacher, Mulla Shah, the Mahal emerged as a centre of learning where Hindu scriptures in Sanskrit were translated into Persia. He regretted that the numerous springs, which used to enhance the beauty of Pari Mahal, are now dried up.
General Sinha also referred to Pandrethan, a temple in the nearby Badami Bagh cantonment and said this used to be the capital of Ashoka the Great, who founded the Srinagar city. Mesmerized by the beauty of the place, he said one can have a panoramic look of the fairy land around.
The Governor congratulated the performing artists and hoped that they will enthrall the Srinagar audience by scintillating music. He quoted famous couplet ‘Music in our heart we bow, long after it was heard no more’.
He also complimented Srinagar Doordarshan and Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department for organizing the event.
Chief Minister Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tourism Minister, Mr Mohammed Dilawar Mir and Deputy Director General Doordarshan, Mr Ashok Jailkhani also spoke on the occasion. Director, Doordarshan, Ms Shahzadi Simon presented the vote of thanks. Mr Mir assured Doordarshan that the Department of Tourism will continue to extend all possible support in organizing such programmes.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were the former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, legislators, senior officers and music lovers besides tourists and travel agents from Malaysia.
Pandit Bhajan Sopori, Abhey Rustum Sopori, Mohammed Yaqub Sheikh and Mushtaq Ahmed Dar were among the artists who left the audience spell bound by their performances.
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