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JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 22- Governor Lt. General (Retd) S K Sinha has greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious Navratras, beginning from tomorrow.
Navratri festival sacred to the Mother Goddess are celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety all over the country.
In a message, the Governor hoped that Navratras will herald a new era of peace and tranquility in the State. He urged the people to celebrate the festivities in true spirit of the composite culture of the State and work for cementing the bonds of brotherhood.
The Governor said that Navratras have special significance in Jammu and Kashmir as thousands of devotees keep thronging the Bhavan of Mata Vaishno Devi on Trikuta Hills to seek the blessings of Mother Goddess.
General Sinha, who is also Chairman of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said that elaborate arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of Vaishno Devi Yatra.
This festival commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon, Mahishasur. During Navratri, devotees of Durga fast and pray for health and prosperity. Nine different manifestations of Durga are worshipped over the nine days ; Durga :goddess beyond reach; Bhadrakali the auspicious power of time; Amba or Jagdamba: mother of the world; Annapurna: giver of food and plenty; Sarvamangala: auspicious goddess;
Bhairavi: terrible, fearful, power of death; Chandika or handi: violent, wrathful, furious; Lalita: playful; and Bhavani: giver of existence.Idols of the Goddess Durga are elaborately decorated and worshipped in elaborate pandals for nine days, and on the tenth day immersed in a river or pond. Each day during this festival has religious significance for the devotees
The Governor prayed for peace and tranquility in the State. |
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