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Herath is the most significant socio-religious festival of the Kashmiri Pandit community, symbolising deep cultural continuity and spiritual tradition. The term “Herath” is derived from the Sanskrit “Hararatri,” meaning “the night of Shiva,” and it is celebrated on the 13th day of the कृष्ण पक्ष in the month of Phalguna.
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Herath is the sacred festival of Kashmiri Pandits rooted in Kashmir Shaivism, celebrating Lord Shiva with rituals like Vatuk Ghad installation, symbolizing cultural resilience and communal harmony despite diaspora.
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