Teetwal Sep 08: Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd organized ‘Janamashtami celebrations’at Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir. The celebrations began with a bhajans and illumination of the temple premises alongwith sikh gurudwara. The temple and Gurudwara land was reclaimed in 2021 and a magnificent temple was rebuilt alongwith the sikh gurdwara, that was inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah in presence of LG in March this year. This dharamshala & gurudwara was burnt down in tribal raids in 1947. Everyday about 50 pilgrims & visitors, coming from different parts of the country and abroad visit this site. “It was for the first time since partition and destruction of this heritage- religious site that Janamashtami celebrations was held. I thank Indian Army and locals who provided all the support to Pujari & pilgrims today,” said Ravinder Pandita Head & founder of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir regd. He further said that we are looking forward to the upcoming Sharda Divas celebrations scheduled on 23 Sept.
First time since partition, Janamashtami celebrations held at Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir
