Raghunath Temple, Srinagar

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A 1912 photograph of Jhelum river and Raghunath temple in Srinagar.

Raghunath Temple, Srinagar is a Hindu temple located in Srinagar in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Construction started under Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1835 and was completed in 1860 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh. The temple was attacked and later abandoned following the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Kashmir valley. The abandoned temple is being restored.[1][2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wani, Fayaz (27 September 2020). "Srinagar's Raghunath Temple to be restored to former glory". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  2. ^ Bhat, Avtar (2020-09-20). "Restoration of centuries-old Raghunath temple, other shrines in Srinagar begin". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  3. ^ Rashid, Jehangir (18 October 2020). "Non-cooperation from tourism deptt plays spoilsport with restoration of Raghunath Temple". Early Times. Retrieved 2022-01-30.