Devotees began arriving at the shrine early in the morning to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Goddess Ragnya Devi, the presiding deity of the temple. The temple complex witnessed a large turnout of pilgrims, many of whom had travelled from different states to take part in the centuries-old religious festival

The atmosphere at the shrine was filled with spiritual fervour as devotees performed traditional rituals, offered milk and kheer (rice pudding) at the sacred spring, and prayed for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of all communities

Several devotees expressed happiness at being able to visit the shrine and reconnect with their cultural and spiritual roots. Many described the gathering as an emotional and significant occasion that strengthens their bond with the Valley

Mata Kheer Bhawani temple shrine is the holiest shrine of Kashmiri Pandits. The shrine is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mata Ragnya and is constructed over a sacred spring

As is the custom with Hindu deities, the goddess has many names, including Ragnya or Rajna, along with variations in honorifics such as Devi, Mata or Bhagavati. The term 'Kheer' refers to a milk and rice pudding that is offered to propitiate the goddess. Kheer Bhawani is sometimes translated as 'Milk Goddess'