Kheer Bhawani Mela

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Kheer Bhawani Mela

News: Union Home Minister Shah extended his wishes and congratulated Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, CAPFs, J&K Police and local administration on the successful completion of the Kheer Bhawani Mela.

About:
 Every year on the day of Jyeshtha Ashtami Kashmiri Pandits visits Mata Ragneya Devi Temple also known as Kheer Bhawani Temple to pay their obeisance.
 Kheer Bhavani is considered to be the deity of Kashmiri Pandits, who have a lot of recognition there. Over the years, the Kheer Bhawani Mela has become a symbol of communal harmony and brotherhood in Kashmir.
 Despite the challenges faced by the Kashmiri Pandit community, such as militant attacks, the Mela serves as a testament to their unwavering faith and determination to preserve their traditions.