Herath Poshte

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Herath Poshte, describing the festival as a sacred reflection of their rich cultural traditions.

The term ‘Herath’ is derived from two Sanskrit words, “Hara,” another name for Lord Shiva, and “Ratri,” meaning night.

The festival commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed with special rituals, night-long prayers, and traditional ceremonies in Kashmiri households.