February 12, 2010 1:31 PM

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Shivratri celebrated with religious fervour in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, the festival of Maha Shivratri is being celebrated with religious fervour gaiety and fervour like other parts of the country.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, All the Shiva temples in Jammu have been beautifully decorated. People are seen standing in long queues in front of all the Shiva temples waiting for their turn to have darshan of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati.<br/><br/>Maha Shivratri has got a special significance for Kashmir Pandit Community who celebrate the festival for two days. Pandits call it HERATH and 2nd day of the Shivratri festival is celebrated by them as SALAAM. Meanwhile, administration has made special security arrangements in the entire Jammu city especially around Temples to ensure that no untoward incident takes place.

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