Herath

Herath is a festival of Shivratri that is celebrated over a period of 3 days in Jammu and Kashmir region. It is celebrated on the eve of Shivratri by Kashmiri Pandits. It marks the wedding of Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva. A key feature of the celebration is the ‘Watak Nath Pooja’. Shivratri is an annual Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva and is considered as the night he performs the heavenly dance.