Thursday, December 25, 2025

Can the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir be restored?


Martand Temple : This 1200 years old temple is dedicated Lord Surya (Martand or Sun ).

It was built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida of Karkota dynasty of Kashmir.

Destroyed : Experts opine, natural calamities and foreign invasion destroyed this beautiful shrine.

No wonder, this sacred spot remained in oblivion for long.

Restoration : Jammu and Kashmir government is reportedly planning to restore it.

It may take ample time , money and manual efforts to revive this heritage site.

Facts : This heritage site represents cultural history of Kashmir and ancient India.

Archaeologists claim, Martand Sun Temple will certainly be restored.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Sri Surya Narayanaya Namah Jai Sita Ram Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev Shiv Shambo Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai

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