In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has extended his heartiest greetings to the people, especially to sisters and brothers from the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. Governor Manoj Sinha has also prayed to Mata Kheer Bhawani for well-being, peace, and prosperity for all.<br />''<br />''Mr Sinha said the festivity and paying obeisance by the congregation of devotees from across the world at Mata Kheer Bhawani Shrine at Tulmulla in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district symbolizes our rich spiritual and cultural heritage and an inspiration for living a virtuous life. He prayed that the blessings of Mata Kheer Bhawani continue to guide us in the path of righteousness and shower her blessings on all for years to come.<br />''<br />''Every year, Kheer Bhawani Melas are organised at five shrines across the Kashmir Valley. These are Ragnya Bhagwati Shrine at Tulmulla in Ganderbal, Ragyna Bhagwati Shrine at Manzgam in Kulgam, Tripursundri Shrine at Devsar in Kulgam, Ragnya Bhagwati Shrine at Logripora in Anantnag and Ragnya Bhagwati Shrine at Tikkar in Kupwara district. Thousands of devotees particularly Kashmiri Pandits visit these shrines on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami and pay their obeisance to Goddess Ragyna.<br />