Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Birth Anniversary of Maa Sharda Devi in Bandipora

Bandipora, Sep 04 : The 170th Birth Anniversary of Sgri Sharda Devi, the Holy Mother was celebrated today with great fervour and serenity by the hindu population of Bandipora in Shri Sharda Mata temple located at Kaloosa area of Bandipora.

The full-day celebration started early in the morning with Mangalaarti, followed by chanting of mantras, Aarti and bhajans of the Holy Mother. Special Pooja and Havan were performed. Bhajan and Bhog were also part of the celebration.

A large number of devotees and local people had gathered for the celebration. They were enlightened with the life of Sri Sharda Maa by Swami Nirantarananda ji Maharaj.

Finally all the devotees offered pushpanjali to Mother Sri Sharda Devi. All the participants enjoyed prasad (lunch) at Sarada Hall. In the evening, the programme started with Aarti, followed by a talk on Holy Mother. The celebrations culminated with chanting of bhajans on Maa Sarada.

One devotee on the occasion, said Sarada Devi is a symbol of purity, divinity, simplicity and holiness. He said Maa Sarada is revered among the Ramakrishna order as ‘Sangha Janani’. He also eulogized her for leading the mission after Sri Ramakrishna for three decades. They praises the efforts and over all security arrangements of Bandipora police.

SSP Bandipora Mohammad Zahid along with other officers visited the temple and took stock of security arrangements. Devotees said that Jammu and Kashmir police is always on toes to safeguard hindu population of valley.