The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela will be celebrated with great traditional fervour and gaiety today at the sacred shrine of Mata Ragnya Devi at Tulmulla in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The festival is a symbol of communal harmony and brotherhood, reflecting the rich pluralistic ethos that has defined Jammu and Kashmir for centuries. Devotees in large numbers from J&K and across the country are expected to participate in the religious festivities, which hold deep spiritual significance for the Kashmiri Pandit community. To ensure the smooth conduct of the mela, elaborate security measures and administrative arrangements have been put in place.