Srinagar’s Vichar Nag temple sees puja again, L-G says ‘revival serves as a historic bridge’

On Sunday, July 20, 2026, a ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony was held at the historic Vichar Nag Temple in Srinagar, once the epicenter of militancy.

A large number of Kashmiri Pandits attended the ceremony held in the area where Pandit families were forced to leave their homeland due to militancy in the 1990s.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the mausoleum and evaluated the renovation works.

“For thousands of years, this sacred temple has anchored India’s spiritual, intellectual and philosophical journey. Its revival serves as a historic bridge connecting our past, present and future. It marks the return of a consciousness that has nurtured an unbroken tradition of reflection, dialogue and learning over the centuries. Restoring Vichar Nag is a vital step towards preserving the rich, diverse cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir,” Mr. Sinha said.

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He said Vichar Nag has a sacred place in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. “The revival of this historic site, which was once a vibrant center of knowledge where scholars from around the world gathered for intellectual discussions, is extremely welcome,” said Mr. Sinha.

After a long time, citizens gathered at the tomb for worship. yajna And mortar.

The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General Rajiv Pandey; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; and Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar.

Vishwa Kashmir Samaj (VKS), a Pandit organisation, praised the restoration and development work at the temple complex.