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- The ancient Mata Uma Bhagwati temple in Anantnag, Kashmir reopened for devotees after 34 years
- The ancient temple of Goddess Uma Bhagawati was renovated by the trust last year
- The idol of Goddess Uma brought from Rajasthan was installed in the sanctum sanctorum amid religious chanting
If the Goddess Temple Anantnag Jammu and Kashmir reopens: The temple of Goddess Uma Bhagwati located in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir was reopened after more than 30 years on July 14 in the presence of Union Minister Nityanand Rai. After the restoration work, the temple was opened for devotees during the inauguration ceremony, officials said.
The ancient Mata Uma Bhagwati temple in Shangus area of Anantnag in south Kashmir reopened for devotees after 34 years.The ancient temple of Goddess Uma Bhagwati at Uma Nagari Bryangan in Shangus tehsil of Anantnag was renovated by the trust last year, thousands of Kashmiri Pandits attended the Prana Pratishtha ceremony and offered special prayers at the temple after three decades.
The idol of Goddess Uma brought from Rajasthan was installed in the sanctum sanctorum amid religious chants. Local Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims expressed happiness over the renovation of the temple.
‘We are ready to help our Pandit brothers in every possible way’
Local resident Gulzar Ahmed said, “We are ready to help our Pandit brothers in every possible way.” He said that he is happy that after 34 years a religious ceremony has been organized in the temple.
Remembered those dark days when he left Kashmir
According to Kashmiri Pandits, this temple was vandalized after the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. While talking to TN Navbharat, Kashmiri Pandits got emotional and recalled the dark days when they left Kashmir. Kashmiri Pandits said that before 1990, Bryangan village of Shangus was a Hindu majority village, but due to militancy in the 90s, Kashmiri Pandits migrated from here.
Only one couple was left in the village and they too were targeted by the terrorists
Kashmiri Pandits say that only one couple was left in the village and they too were targeted by the terrorists. Kashmiri Hindus also explained the importance of the temple and its historical background. Kashmir is witnessing stability after 2019 and this has instilled confidence in Kashmiri Pandits and Hindus who are now returning and reopening temples. Earlier, the temple of Mata Sharda was reopened at Teetwal near the Line of Control. The UT administration has also renovated several religious places including temples in Srinagar under the Smart City Mission.