Excelsior Correspondent
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SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Governor N N Vohra has greeted the people on the commencement of the auspicious period of Navratras and prayed for communal harmony, brotherhood, peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In a message of greetings, the Governor said that in Jammu and Kashmir the Navratras have an added significance as, during this period, the Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji Shrine attracts a very large number of pilgrims from all parts of the country.
On this joyous occasion, the Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has also greeted the people on the commencement of the Navratras.
In her message, the Chief Minister has prayed for peace, communal harmony, brotherhood, progress and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir.