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Early Times Report
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 22, 2009 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Maha Shivratri.
In a message of felicitations, the Chief Minister said Maha Shivratri is a major religious festival symbolising composite culture of Jammu & Kashmir. He said Kashmiri Pandits have been traditionally celebrating this auspicious festival, also known as Hairath, from times immemorial with active cooperation and blessings of the majority community, giving out a clear message of amity, harmony and brotherhood to the world.
Abdullah said Kashmir has remained a seat of Shai'vism for centuries and the philosophy has contributed in a big way to the multicultural ethos of the Valley. "The composite culture of the State symbolizes our balanced thinking and provides inspiration to others to pursue the path of ultimate truth", he added.
Wishing a happy Maha Shivratri to people of the State, Mr. Abdullah expressed hope that it will usher in a new era of peace and goodwill among all sections of the society.
Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri which is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits as Hairath.
In a message of felicitations, the Governor said that the festival symbolizes the values of piety, devotion, brotherhood and harmony which are the hallmark of our great composite cultural ethos.
Wishing the people a bountiful Mahashivratri, Mr. Vohra expressed the hope that the festival will usher in a new era of peace and prosperity in the State.
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