New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings and best wishes to people, particularly the Kashmiri Pandits, on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami.
'On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, greetings and best wishes to everyone, particularly the Kashmiri Pandit community. We bow to Mata Kheer Bhawani and pray for everybody's health and wellness,' Mr Modi tweeted.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Jyestha Ashtami is celebrated at the shrine of Kheer Bhawani in Tullamula in honour of their patron goddess Kheer Bhawani or Ragnya Devi.
Rice cooked in milk and sugar and all other vegetarian forms of diet are offered to the deity.
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