Jihadis destroy a Shiva temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reazi district. This led to massive protests by local residents belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities. The police formed a special investigation team and arrested 12 people. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan assured the protesters that strict action will be taken against the culprits. A visitor was found to have vandalized a place of worship in a village in Dharmari region on Saturday evening, sparking clashes and spontaneous protests, with protesters demanding that the culprits be found and punished.
Destroy the temples of Kashmir known as Devabhami and Kshetra Bhoomi to destroy Kashmir. This is exactly what jihadists have done in the past. But now this is not the old Kashmir and it will be reciprocated for everything and that too it will be locked to those who destroy the brotherhood of Kashmir by the force of law with the support of the government that is ruling the country not through conflict
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Members of the Hindu and Muslim communities staged a joint protest saying that such incidents were a deliberate attempt to create division among themselves to break the age-old brotherhood of the district. The protesters, who blocked the main road in the district by burning tires and staging a sit-in, dispersed peacefully after senior police officials informed them that an FIR had been registered and efforts were on to nab the accused, officials said. Anyone who tries to disturb the peaceful atmosphere will not be spared. Apart from communal harmony, this is an attempt to create obstacles and sabotage development activities.” This is my guarantee…. The Deputy Commissioner said that we will not tolerate any attempt to disturb the peace in the district.
There are many temples in Kashmir nicknamed Devabhoomi, yearning for the recovery of our culture. Kashmiri Pandits also believe that a permanent solution to the problems here can be found through temple restoration. About the temples of Kashmir, which are full of spirit despite being destroyed.
It is believed that the name Kashmir originated from Rishi Kashyap. The sons of sage Kasyapa lived here and spread the beliefs and religious practices. Kashmiris believe that Sage Kashyapa originated the hundreds of centuries-old temples that still remain intact in the picturesque regions of the Kashmir Valley, such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Anantnag.
Yes! The Kashmir Valley, known as Devabhoomi, is literally the land of temples. Many temples were vandalized during the peak of terrorism. However, efforts to restore the damaged temples have now intensified. Kashmiri Pandits and Hindu organizations have initiated temple restoration and pilgrimages throughout the valley with the help and cooperation of local residents. With the completion of the process of resettlement of Pandits to the Kashmir Valley, which is being implemented by the Central Government and the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir, the valley of Kashyap is sure to regain its former glory.
Hundreds of derelict temples are being restored by the remaining Pandits in the Kashmir valley. Festivals and temple functions are organized on special days. There are many temples in Kashmir that are more important than the Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu. Despite being destroyed again and again, they still stand there because of the longing for the recovery of a culture. There are many temples in Kashmir, which is nicknamed as Devabhoomi. Kashmiri Pandits also believe that a permanent solution to the problems here can be found through temple restoration. There are many temples in Kashmir which are destroyed but still full of life.
