The historic Vichar Nag Temple in Srinagar, once a hub of militancy, witnessed a significant puja ceremony on July 20, 2026.Scores of Kashmiri Pandits gathered at the site, which had previously hosted many Pandit families forced to leave due to 1990s militancy.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the event, emphasizing the temple's role as a spiritual and cultural landmark.

He highlighted its revival as a historic bridge connecting past, present, and future, stressing the importance of preserving Jammu and Kashmir's heritage.The ceremony included traditional rituals like yajna and havan, with high-ranking officials accompanying Sinha.The Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj praised the restoration efforts, marking a symbolic return of Pandit community to their ancestral roots.This event underscores broader efforts to heal divisions and restore cultural landmarks in the region.