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[THREAD] on #KashyapKaKashmir

Kashmir which is often referred as heaven on earth has become a breeding ground for antithetical because of belief of a certain radical cult which wishes to dominate everything.

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The true history has been lost and our memories fail to recall how deeply ingrained Kashmir is in Santan samskriti.

The violent exodus of the last remenants of Santan culture happened no so far ago.

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Today on Margashirsha, Krishna paksha Pratipada, kashmir was founded by Mahrshi Kashyap. We recall and honour our great Ancestors and recall the spiritual backbone of our Samskriti, our temples and what state has they been reduced to.

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Its time that we reclaim what is ours with Authority.

More than 6 decades post independence, finally we are in a place where we have a voice. We must unite and demand what is ours without second thoughts.

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Central government has set up a committee to conduct an extensive survey of closed schools and temples in the Kashmir valley, with a view to restore and re-open them in due time. It is estimated that at least 4000 temples required restoration or were destroyed.

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Figurse released by the J&K government in 2012 shows that approximately half of all temples in the Valley had been damaged over the last two decades, with those at Srinagar and Anantnag having suffered the greatest acts of vandalism and destruction.

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Let's look at 5 historic major temples in dire need of repairs:

Martand Mandir:
The Martand temple or Sun temple was built in the 8th Century CE by Lalitaditya Muktapida, the 3rd ruler in the Karkota Dynasty. The temple, located in Anantnag, was dedicated to

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Surya Bhagwan. Although in ruins, the temple, with its huge arches and intricate drawings, is still an impressive and imposing structure, with several communities pleading for its full restoration. It is also believed that the huge edifice at the centre of the

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temple grounds was built such that sunlight would drench the idol of Surya throughout the day. Most of the temple’s structure was destroyed by Sikandar Butshikan, islamic invader in 15th century. Its currently overseen & managed by the Department of Archaeology.

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Shankaragaurishvara Temple:
The Shankaragaurishvara temple was built in dedication to Lord Shiva and is located at Patan, close to Baramulla. It is believed that the temple was built by Shankaravarman of the Utpala Dynasty, during his rule between 883-902 CE.

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Though lying in a
dilapidated condition, it still holds the aura to be considered one of the most prominent sites of Hindu faith in Kashmir. The exemplary integrating of intricately sculpted carving across its interior walls give the illusion of recent work.

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Avantiswami & Avantisavara Temples:
The two Avantipora temples are located in the small but historic town of Avantipora, approximately 30km from the state’s capital, Srinagar. The town of Avantipora was founded by another member of the Utpala dynasty.

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Avantivarman, who ruled between 855 and 883 CE. Avantivarman built two magnificent temples at the site, the first dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the other to Lord Vishnu. The temples eventually succumbed to constant invasions.

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The Pandrethan Temple:
Located just 6km from the city of Srinagar, the Pandrethan temple is a testament to Kashmiri architectural mastery. The temple’s domed roof is carved from a single rock, and its walls and ceilings are adorned with impressive designs and

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drawings. The temple is also known as Meru Vardhana Swami, named after its constructor Meru. It is estimated to have been built between 921 and 931 AD, in dedication to Lord Vishnu. Today only the temple ruins stand as a reminder of King Partha’s legacy.