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In Srinagar's historic Habba Kadal area, the 170-year-old Raghunath Mandir reopened its doors to devotees after remaining shut for 36 years, coinciding with grand Ram Navami celebrations. Built in 1857 by Maharaja Gulab Singh and modeled after the famous temple in Jammu, the shrine on the banks of the Jhelum fell silent in the early 1990s amid rising militancy that triggered the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley. Security forces stood guard as members of the Pandit community, local residents, and officials gathered for hymns, havan, and puja, evoking memories of a time when such festivals filled the streets with shared fervor. The reopening marks a poignant step toward restoring Kashmir's cultural heritage, with idols expected to be installed in the coming months. Many elderly Pandits who once worshipped here expressed deep emotion, while the presence of local Muslim neighbors highlighted moments of communal warmth amid the event. For Sanatan Dharma, this moment stands as a quiet yet profound victory, especially for Hindus who have held on in the Kashmir Valley or yearn to return. After decades of displacement and silence in their ancestral homeland, the revival of worship at a temple dedicated to Lord Ram symbolizes resilience, the rekindling of ancient roots, and hope that faith and tradition can endure and flourish once more in the land of their origins. @thetrid.ent

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