Srinagar, July 07: The District Administration Srinagar is actively executing several projects aimed at restoring, preserving, and developing various religious and heritage sites in the district. This initiative is part of the “Scheme for Revival, Restoration, Preservation and Maintenance of Architecture and Heritage in Jammu and Kashmir” for the financial year 2023-24.
Among the sites approved for restoration are the KhanKhahi Moula of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), Shiv Temple at Vicharnag, Khankhahi Naqashband Sahib (RA), Bhairav Mandir Chattabal, Zeashta Devi at Zeathyar, Aali Masjid at Eidgah, Shrine of Baba Ghulam-ud-din (RA) at Braine Nishat, Narayan Mutt Temple in Tulsibagh, Shiv Temple Danapora, Basant Bagh, Pond and Masjid at Maqdoom Mandal, and the historical Kalai of Naagar Nagar Nowhatta.
Completed restoration projects include the Temple at Ganpatyar, the Shrine of Syed Mohammad Hussain Mazandarani, Khankahi Sokhta, Mangleshwar Bhairav Asthapan at Brari Nambal, Babadam, and the Ram Mandir at Safakadal.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, emphasized the projects’ aim to revive and preserve sites of historical, cultural, and religious significance. He noted that the efforts reflect the representation of every community and section of the cultural society. Dr. Bhat assured that all executing agencies are working in coordination to ensure timely completion while maintaining the sites’ aesthetic, historic, and social values.
He also highlighted the importance of transparency, effective onsite monitoring, and the use of value-based methodologies in completing these conservation projects efficiently.
Srinagar Admin Undertakes Major Projects to Restore & Preserve Religious, Heritage Sites
