Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): To preserve and protect the heritage of religious places in Srinagar, the government has taken up several developmental projects in the city.
The centuries-old Raghunath temple, located on the banks of river Jhelum in Fateh Kadal area of Srinagar city, is one such structure being restored to its past glory.
The temple, dedicated to Lord Ram is considered one of the most revered temples in the Kashmir Valley.
The restoration project is funded under the Smart City Scheme and supervised by the tourism department.
The historic Raghunath temple was damaged in a fire incident in the 1990s. The historic temple has been in a dilapidated condition for the past three decades.
The renovation work with an estimated cost of Rs 54 lakh, is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Soon after the renovation, the historic temple will be thrown open for the devotees.
The Raghunath temple was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1835 and the construction work was completed by his son and successor Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860.
Besides the Temple, the government has undertaken the restoration work of a Church at Drugjan, a Gurdwara at HMT Zainakot, and an Imambada at Hasanabad in Srinagar under the Smart City Project.
