New Delhi, Oct 16 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that it is a matter of profound spiritual significance that for the first time since 1947, the Navratri pujas have been held in the historic Sharda Temple in Kashmir this year.
In a social media post on X, the Union Home Minister said, “It is a matter of profound spiritual significance that for the first time since 1947, the Navratri pujas have been held in the historic Sharda Temple in Kashmir this year. Earlier in the year the Chaitra Navratri Puja was observed and now the mantras of the Shardiya Navratri puja resound in the shrine. I was fortunate to reopen the temple on 23rd March 2023 after restoration.”
He said that this not only signifies the return of peace in the valley but also marks the rekindling of our nation’s spiritual and cultural flame under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meawhile, Ravinder Pandita, Head / Founder of Save Sharda Committee while thanking the Union Home minister has reminded him of the commitments made during his inaugural address on March 22 inauguration regarding re-opening of Sharda peeth Pok on the pattern of Kartarpur corridor.
“The Tweet has certainly encouraged us on the reclaimed project helped by a civil society initiative right on LoC duly supported by locals, district administration and Indian army” said Ravinder Pandita. (INPUTS FROM PTI)
