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Temple Reopens In Kashmir After 30 Years

By REDIFF NEWS
January 08, 2024 08:11 IST
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After 30 years, Kashmiri Pandits held a havan and puja at the Anandeshwar Bhairav temple at Maisuma in the heart of Srinagar.

The gates of the temple were re-opened after over three decades in an area, which is the stronghold and residence of JKLF chief Yasin Malik.

 

IMAGE: Kashmiri Pandits offer prayers amid tight security, here and below. All photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com

 

 

IMAGE: Women sing traditional religious songs inside the temple.

 

IMAGE: The temple under tight security.

Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com

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