JAMMU, FEBRUARY 13: The Cabinet Ministers on Saturday extended Mahashivratri greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and prayed for the prosperity of the region.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion. In his message, he said that the festival holds immense religious significance and is celebrated with deep devotion, fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir.
Conveying his heartfelt wishes, the Deputy Chief Minister prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of all, and emphasized the importance of love, unity and mutual respect among the people.
He urged everyone to imbibe the teachings of Lord Shiva and spread the message of harmony and brotherhood, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir has always stood for communal amity and togetherness.
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo said that Mahashivratri is a sacred festival and reflects the region’s centuries-old tradition of spiritual coexistence and mutual respect among diverse communities.
“On this holy occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all, particularly to our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters. Herath Poshte! May this auspicious day bring renewed hope, happiness and well-being to every household,” the Minister said.
Minister Sakeena added that such festivals provide an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and reinforce the spirit of unity that has long been the hallmark of Jammu and Kashmir’s composite culture.
The Minister also prayed for progress, prosperity and well-being of the people of entire Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar conveyed heartfelt wishes to all citizens, especially the Kashmiri Pandit community, celebrating the sacred festival of Maha Shivaratri, locally known as Herath. He said that this auspicious occasion symbolizes devotion, faith, harmony and the triumph of righteousness.
Javid Dar expressed hope that the festival would usher in peace, prosperity and happiness for every household across the Union Territory. He emphasized that such festivals strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, communal harmony and mutual respect among diverse communities of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister further prayed for the well-being of the people and reiterated the government’s commitment towards inclusive development, rural prosperity, agricultural growth and strengthening grassroots democratic institutions.
He urged people to celebrate the occasion with traditional fervor while upholding the values of unity, compassion and social harmony.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology, Satish Sharma said that Mahashivratri holds profound spiritual significance and reflects the timeless values of devotion, self-reflection and inner strength. He noted that the sacred festival encourages people to embrace purity of thought, compassion and harmony in their lives.
Conveying his best wishes, the Minister expressed hope that the divine blessings of Lord Shiva bring peace, good health and prosperity to all families and inspire renewed hope and positivity in society.
Satish Sharma also prayed for lasting peace, unity and mutual respect among all communities, expressing confidence that the festival will further strengthen the spirit of togetherness and shared progress across the region.
He wished that the auspicious occasion brings happiness and spiritual enrichment to every home and contributes to the overall well-being and prosperity of the people.
