Srinagar, May 27(KNS): Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday greeted Kashmiri Pandits on the auspicious occasion of Mela Kheer Bawani.

In a statement, issued to the Kashmir News Service (KNS), Azad said the festival of Mata Ragnya Devi at Kheer Bhawani reflects the age-old tradition of bonhomie between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims  as both the communities come together at Tulmulla to celebrate the Mela.

"I extend my greetings to Kashmiri Pandits on Zeisht Ashtami which is the auspicious day to be celebrated across Kashmir," he said.

Azad urged the government to provide all required facilities to the devotees visiting Tulmulla or other revered places in Kashmir.(KNS).