'Kashmir Shaivism' had witnessed a signal growth during 8th-12th century in the state, Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra said here today.
"Kashmir Shaivism had witnessed signal growth during 8th-12th century and contributed to the evolution of philosophical and theological movements in Kashmir during this period", Vohra said.
The Governor said this after inaugurating a three-day national seminar on 'Contributions of Kashmir to Shaiv Darshan and Sahitya Shastra' at Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, here.
On the occasion, Vohra congratulated Prof Ved Ghai for being honoured with Padamshree this year for her invaluable contributions towards the enrichment of the Sanskrit language.
The Governor also released "The Vaishnavi", a souvenir of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, on the occasion.
