Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Oct 30 : N N Vohra, Governor released a DVD Documentary on Mata Ruph Bhawani at a function organized by the Kashmiriyat Preservation Foundation at the India International Centre this evening.
The Governor, speaking on the occasion, observed that Jammu and Kashmir with its glorious pluralistic traditions and secular ethos has remained an abode of peace, communal harmony and amity for centuries past. He emphasized the importance of reviving and strengthening the spirit and traditions of Kashmiriyat.
The Governor said that the unfortunate phase of militancy in J&K resulted in not only causing tremendous loss of life and property but in also damaging the glorious traditions of Kashmiriyat. He added that a large number of people forced by threatening circumstances had to leave their hearths and homes and migrate to the various parts of the country. He said that there is urgent need for all the stakeholders to make concerted collective efforts to revive the glorious pluralistic ethos of the State. In this connection, he referred to the laudable work being done by the Kashmiriyat Preservation Foundation to revive and strengthen the invaluable traditions of Kashmiriyat and enlarging awareness of the younger generation by organizing varied cultural events and other programmes in Delhi and elsewhere. He complimented all those associated with the Foundation for taking this initiative and hoped that many other organizations would emulate the excellent work being done by this organization.
Referring to the DVD giving details of the various temples of Mata Ruph Bhawani situated at different places in the Kashmir valley, the Governor observed that it is a laudable initiative for which Anjali Kaul deserves compliments.
Ratan Kaul, Executive President, Kashmiriyat Preservation Foundation, in her welcome address, gave details about the establishment, aims, objects, evolution, history and activities of the Foundation as well as its future roadmap.
Anjali Kaul spoke about the contents of the DVD and the temples of the Mata Ruph Bhawani situated at various places in the Kashmir valley.
Vinod Anand, Member, Kashmiriyat Preservation Foundation, presented a vote of thanks.
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