The birth anniversary of Zeashta Mata Devi was celebrated with great religious fervor at the Zeashta Mata Temple in Srinagar, featuring a grand maha yeghe. Devotees from distant places visited the temple to partake in the rituals and celebrate the auspicious occasion.
Ashok Bhan, a prominent Kashmiri Pandit and noted supreme court lawyer, highlighted the deep historical ties of Kashmiri Pandits to the region, which span over five thousand years.
He emphasized the integral connection of Kashmir to India and called for structured government initiatives to facilitate the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland. Bhan specifically mentioned the need for support from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in these efforts.
“Kashmiri Pandits now have more rights to return to their homeland following integration,” Bhan said, underscoring the importance of their return to the valley.
Another Pandit at the event warmly welcomed all visitors who attended the celebration, marking it as a significant and sacred occasion for the community.
Hundreds of KP devotees attended and participated in Hawan at Mata Zetheyar temple and all devotees prayed for peace and Ghar Wapsi of the exiled aborigines Kashmiri Pandit Community.
