Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: N. N. Vohra, Governor, has felicitated the people on Raksha Bandhan and expressed the sincere hope that this auspicious occasion would usher a new era of peace, amity, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State.
In his message of greetings, the Governor observed that Raksha Bandhan is a unique feature of India’s cultural ethos, symbolizing the special bonds between brothers and sisters. He said that this festival has a special significance for Jammu and Kashmir as the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra concludes on this day and devotees pay obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine on Shravan Purnima.
The Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has also felicitated people on Raksha Bandhan wishing them happiness and welfare.
In his greetings message, the Chief Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir has great tradition of observing festivals and holy days in unity and togetherness. He called for further strengthening this trait and said that amity and brotherhood adds colours to the celebration of festivals. He prayed for peace and development of the State and the country.
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