PM Modi extends greetings on Herath Poshte to Kashmiri Pandit community
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Herath Poshte, describing the festival as a sacred reflection of their rich cultural trtraditions.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said:
“On this pious occasion, I pray for wellness and abundance in everyone’s lives. May it open new pathways of success and fill every home with joy and contentment.”
The term ‘Herath’ is derived from two Sanskrit words, “Hara,” another name for Lord Shiva, and “Ratri,” meaning night. The festival commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed with special rituals, night-long prayers, and traditional ceremonies in Kashmiri households.
