Durga Puja News | Large crowds at temples in Srinagar on the occasion of Saptami | News18J&K

Devotees gathered in Srinagar to celebrate Maha Saptami, marking a key spiritual milestone in the annual Durga Puja festival. The morning festivities commenced with the traditional ritual procession to fetch holy water from the river, signaling the auspicious start of the main worship ceremonies. ​Participants adorned in traditional festive attire joined the colorful procession carrying kalash (sacred vessels) along the banks of the Jhelum River, accompanied by traditional music and chants. ​Heartfelt Appreciation for Local Community & Administration. Deep gratitude towards the local community and administration for their overwhelming support in ensuring smooth, joyful, and secure celebrations: ​On this auspicious occasion of Maha Saptami, warm greetings and best wishes to everyone across the country. The support we have received from the local Kashmiri residents, the administration, and the authorities has been truly wholehearted. We have felt no shortcomings whatsoever, and we thank everyone for their wholehearted cooperation. ​Message of Harmony and Unity ​Reflecting the spirit of Kashmir’s cultural heritage (Kashmiriyat), A message of peace, communal harmony, and mutual respect among all communities: ​"This festival is a celebration of joy and togetherness. On this special day, we extend our heartfelt message that people of all faiths—Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian—continue to live together in peace, love, and brotherhood." ​The Durga Puja celebrations in Srinagar continue through the week with morning and evening aartis, cultural gatherings, and community feast distributions (prasad). #srinagar #durgapuja #news18j&k Find the Latest News, Top Headlines, and Breaking news. Watch your favorite Newspapers on News18 Jammu, Kashmir websites. For All Live Coverage, Exclusive And Latest News Update, Watch The LIVE TV Of News18 J&K and catch The Latest News LIVE News 18 Jammu Kashmir is an exclusive news channel on YouTube which streams news related to Jammu, Kashmir,the Nation, and the World. Along with the news, the channel also has debates on contemporary topics and shows on special series which are interesting and informative. News18 जम्मू&कश्मीर एक क्षेत्रीय न्यूज़ चैनल है जिस पर क्षेत्रीय खबरों के साथ-साथ देश-विदेश की खबरें प्रकाशित की जाती हैं। समाचारों के साथ-साथ इस चैनल पर समकालीन विषयों पर वाद-विवाद एवं विशेष सीरीज़ भी प्रकाशित होती हैं जो की काफी रोचक एवं सूचनापूर्ण हैं । Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/IW1f7XDI7JQ Subscribe to our channel:    / @news18jk   Himachal Facebook:   / news18himachal   JKLH Facebook :   / news18jklh   Himachal Twitter:   / news18himachal   JKLH Twitter: https://x.com/News18Kashmir Download our News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube