Restoration Underway at Srinagar’s Historic Vachar Nag Temple

Swift Summary

• Restoration work of the Vachar Nag Temple in Srinagar was initiated by J&K Chief Secretary Atal dullu and Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo on July 19,2025.
• The temple had been abandoned as the 1990s due to militancy in the Kashmir valley, leading to the migration of Kashmiri Pandits.
• The renovation project is being executed at a cost of ₹4.58 crore by R&B srinagar and includes conservation of the main structure, landscaping, construction of entry gate and toilet block, and desilting channels connecting to Gilsar Lake.
• Chief Secretary Dullu highlighted its cultural significance as part of Kashmir’s diverse heritage society.
• Members from the Kashmiri Pandit community participated in religious events during initiation ceremonies for restoration work.
• Zaara Foundation and Vishwa Hindu Samaj welcomed these efforts; Amit Raina called it a “milestone” for preserving heritage sites.
• Former Haryana Governor bandaru dattatreya played a key role starting initial steps also raised committees improving terms facility-ż ensuring gov priority interests accountability concerns proceeded maintained Dr LT Manoj