Ganderbal, Oct. 14 -- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday visited Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal during Navratri and prayed for peace, harmony and prosperity.

Speaking during his visit, "I have come to seek the blessings of Mata Kheer Bhawani. Navratri is a major festival, and after arriving from Jammu yesterday, I thought of visiting the temple... I have prayed for my family, but also for peace and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. The brotherhood that Jammu and Kashmir is known for across the country and the world, along with its hospitality, must remain alive for generations... People here, whether Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian, are blessed to have the Goddess among them. May she continue to ...