Srinagar, April 29, 2023 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, after a gap of 32 years, Kashmiri Pandits from different parts of the territory performed Maha Yagye (Hawan) at a temple in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The Kashmiri Pandits assembled at the Regenya Mata Asthapan temple at Badipora in Chadoora area of district and performed their religious event.

They expressed joy over returning to their native area after such a long time and celebrating the festival with their Muslim neighbours. They said the event was a “symbol of hope and reconciliation” for all the communities in the valley.

Setting an example of communal harmony and brotherhood, the local Muslims came together to extend best wishes to the Pandits and helped the devotees in the smooth celebration of the religious event.

“This event was held after 32 years and we received a lot of love from the local residents,” a Pandit, Bhushan Lal Koul, told the media. “We received such love and support from our Muslim brethren during the festival that we couldn’t hold our tears when we hugged them,” he said.

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