Tulmulla, June 23 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid obeisance at the Kheer Bhawani temple in Ganderbal district on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, and prayed for peace and prosperity in the Union Territory, an official press release informed.

The LG offered prayers at the temple of Ragnya Devi in the central Kashmir district, as hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits celebrated the annual Mela amidst stringent security arrangements.

Sinha also took stock of the arrangements made for the devotees.

The LG extended his greetings to devotees and wished that the blessings of Mata Ragnya Devi continue to guide everyone towards harmony, progress and spiritual fulfillment.

Interacting with Kashmiri Pandit community members,...