Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 20: Governor N. N. Vohra has greeted the people on the commencement of the auspicious period of Navratras and prayed for communal harmony, brotherhood, peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In a message of greetings, the Governor said that in Jammu and Kashmir the Navratras have an added significance as, during this period, the Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji Shrine attracts a very large number of pilgrims from all parts of the country.
On this joyous occasion, the Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has also felicitated people of the State on the start of Navratras.
In her felicitation message, Mehbooba Mufti said Jammu and Kashmir is an abode of communal harmony, brotherhood, peace, progress and prosperity. She said celebrating festivals of every faith adds colour to our composite culture.
The Chief Minister has prayed for the welfare of the people of the State on the occasion.