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On 27th July, the Nunar Bhiradari celebrated a significant milestone with the foundation stone laying for the renovation of the Devraz Bhairav Temple by Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ganderbal, Shyambir. Organized by the Asthapan Sudhar Samiti, the event was attended by community members, SSP Ganderbal Sandeep Gupta, President of PM Package Employees Association Ganderbal, and local civil society members. The Deputy Commissioner also initiated the construction of a chain fence around the temple premises. He assured that the government would provide all necessary support for the renovation. The Asthapan Sudhar Samiti expressed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner and briefed him on additional renovation needs and efforts already made to preserve the temple. This event marks a crucial step in preserving the cultural heritage of the Nunar Bhiradari and ensuring the temple's restoration for future generations, demonstrating the community's dedication and the government's commitment to supporting such initiatives.
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In a Landmark ruling, the J&K and Ladakh High Court has mandated the protection of unattended and vulnerable Kashmiri Hindu temples and shrines from encroachments and land mafia. The court directed the district magistrate of Ganderbal to preserve, protect, and maintain two Hindu shrines, 'Asthapan Devraj Bharav' in Nuner village and the 'Videshwar' shrine. This decision follows a petition by Kashmiri Panditsof Nunar who raised concerns about encroachments, particularly on the only Hindu cremation ground in Ganderbal. Justice Sanjeev Kumar's order emphasized the immediate takeover and protection of these properties by the district magistrate, who must remove any encroachments within eight weeks. The expired leases with respondents will not be renewed, and the district magistrate will manage the properties. This judgement sets a precedent for safeguarding many Hindu religious sites in Kashmir that are currently neglected and at risk of illegal occupation.
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A meeting of the community members was held today on 23rd June 2024 at Poshbab ashram chinore. It was attended by a good number of people and there was a threadbare discussion regarding the renovation work which will be started once we update the bank account of Asthapna Sudhar Samiti and start contributions. In this regard it was decided by the committee headed by Sh Ram Krishan Raina(President) that Sh. Ashok Pandita(Treasurer) shall make the bank account ready for receiving online contributions by doing the needful at their end. Once the account becomes active, it will be available on our website which is in making. It was also decided to start renovation work once we get a good amount of contributions. Hope all Nunar Baradari will take interest and help to make this mission successful