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Maharani Temple : Destroyed

Kumari Sonali

Maharani Temple : Destroyed

The iconic Maharani Temple in Gulmarg, located atop a hillock was distroyed.

  • Maharani Temple is situated on a small hillock in the heart of Gulmarg town in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Also known as the Rani Temple or Mohineshwar Shivalaya, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati.
  • It was constructed by Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of the former ruler of Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh, in 1915.
  • This temple was once a royal temple of the Dogra dynasty of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It has been constructed in such a way that it can be seen from all corners of Gulmarg.
  • The temple’s intricate carvings and designs reflect a beautiful blend of Indian and Persian styles.
  • It is an example of religions intertwined with a Muslim priest performing rituals in the temple.
  • The Indian Army collaborated with local communities in 2021 to restore this 106-year-old temple. Apart from renovating the temple structure, the Indian Army also undertook the redesigning of pathways leading to the temple.

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