Jyeshtha Ashtami festival celebrated at Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir, few pandits attend amid fear of attacks
Mata Kheer Bhawani festival 2022: Back in 2019, the number was around 12 thousand devotees who paid obeisance however due to immense fear loaming following back-to-back killings of minorities in the past four weeks, the annual Mela was highly affected and the number at the temple was about 2-3 thousand including tourist.
Jun 08, 2022, 22:40 PM ISTMay everyone be happy, healthy: PM Narendra Modi wishes Kashmiri Pandits on Jyeshtha Ashtami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (May 30) extended his greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. "Best wishes, especially to the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the very special occasion Jyeshtha Ashtami," he said in a Twitter post.
May 30, 2020, 18:03 PM ISTJyeshtha Ashtami 2020: Importance of 'Zyeth Atham' festival for Kashmiri Pandits across the globe
The first thing in the morning on this special day happens to be 'Zyeth Atham Mubarak! Also known as Jyeshtha Ashtami, this auspicious day is the eighth day of the bright half of Jyeshtha (May–June) month.
May 30, 2020, 15:37 PM ISTZyeth Atham 2018: Why Jyeshtha Ashtami is important for Kashmiri Pandits
Here's wishing everyone a happy Zyeth Atham!
Jun 20, 2018, 11:10 AM IST