Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today visited Sharika Devi Temple atop Hari Parbat to inspect the arrangements made on the eve of Nawreh festival, a festival celebrated on new Year as per Hindu calendar and beginning of Navratra celebrations.
During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the members of Kashmir Pandit community and senior officers from Administration.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner extended his greetings and best Wishes to the devotees at the Temple, besides other members of the community present there. They performed several pious ceremonies in presence of Deputy Commissioner including paying obeisance to the holy goddess. All the devotees prayed for peace, positivity and prosperity in the society.
While interacting with the management Committee of the Sharika Devi Temple, the DC took first hand appraisal of the arrangements made at the venue and expressed satisfaction with the efforts put in by various Departments.
On the occasion, the members of the management committee thanked the Deputy Commissioner for paying a personal visit and making satisfactory arrangements for the Navreh festival by the District Administration Srinagar.