SRINAGAR: Kashmiri Pandits on Thursday took out Shoba Yatra in Srinagar on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami as the festival was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety.
The Yatra with a group of children dressed in traditional attire was taken out from Kathleshwar temple in the Tankipora area in Srinagar and passed through the roads of Habbakadal, Ganpathyar, Barbar Shah, Regal Chowk, Lal Chowk, Hari Singh High Street and Jahangir Chowk amid tight security arrangements.
Chanting “Hari Rama Hari Rama“slogans, many Kashmiri pandits were accompanying the yatra that passed off peacefully.
Members of the majority community were also seen greeting them by the roadside at various points in Srinagar city.
An official said that security forces were deployed at various points in strength as a precautionary measure.
President of the Hindu Welfare Society of Kashmir Chunni Lal said that with the taking out of the Shoba Yatra the nine-day Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama, the festival concludes.
He said the special prayers for the peace and prosperity of the country and Jammu and Kashmir were conducted during all these days.
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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.

In a message the Lt Governor said that Lord Ram is the embodiment of righteousness, compassion, justice and high moral values.

May the auspicious festival of Ram Navami strengthen our faith in the goodness of mankind, inspire all of us to rededicate ourselves to the cause of selfless service and usher in happiness, prosperity and well being of all, said the Lt Governor.