Kashmiri Hindu devotees lights earthen lamps during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla,, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
Kashmir: Earthen Lamps, Prayers, & Hymns On Kheer Bhawani Temple | See Photos
Kashmiri Hindu devotees were seen celebrating the annual festival at Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla in Kashmir's northeast Srinagar. Devotees offered prayers, sang religious hymns and lit earthen lamps at the temple and during the annual Mela there. The festival every year is celebrated on Jyestha Ashtami. Local residents believe it to be a good omen, expecting the return of Kashmiri Pandits back to their homes.
Kheer Bhawani Mela in Jammu Kashmir
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Kheer Bhawani Mela
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Devotees offer prayers at the Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla during the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, in Ganderbal district.
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Kheer Bhawani Mela
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Hindu devotees pray during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
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Kheer Bhawani Mela
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A Hindu devotee woman prays during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
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Kheer Bhawani Temple
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Hindu devotees sing religious hymns during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
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Kheer Bhawani Temple Kashmir
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Kashmiri Hindu devotees light earthen lamps during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla,, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
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Kashmir Hindu Festival
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Hindu devotees pray during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
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Kheer Bhawani Mela in Jammu
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Kashmiri Hindus perform rituals during the annual festival at Kheer Bhawani temple in Jammu.
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Kashmiri Hindus perform rituals during the annual festival at Kheer Bhawani temple in Jammu.
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Hindu devotees
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Hindu devotees take bath before offering prayers during the annual festival at the Kheer Bhawani Hindu temple in Tulla Mulla, northeast of Srinagar, Kashmir.
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