Resurgence of Harmony: Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims Unite to Reopen Sharada Bhawani Temple

Kashmiri Pandits reopened the Sharada Bhawani temple in Budgam after 35 years, aided by Muslim locals united in celebration. The event, centered around 'Pran Pratishtha', saw Pandits returning to their roots, and plans for a new temple construction have begun with district administration support.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Srinagar | Updated: 31-08-2025 15:08 IST | Created: 31-08-2025 15:08 IST
Resurgence of Harmony: Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims Unite to Reopen Sharada Bhawani Temple
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In a poignant display of unity and heritage, the Kashmiri Pandit community, alongside local Muslims, celebrated the reopening of the Sharada Bhawani temple in Budgam, Kashmir, after over three decades.

The event drew Kashmiri Pandit families back to their ancestral lands for the first time since the 1990s unrest. Plans for a new temple are underway, highlighting collaboration with the district administration.

Local Muslims, essential to the celebration, welcomed the Pandits, emphasizing a shared past and support for the community's cultural and religious revival.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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