Hindu temple's reopening in Kashmir spotlights Muslims caring for temples for decades

After fleeing violence 31 years ago, dozens of Kashmiri Hindus returned to the Himalayan valley to see their childhood temple reopened. Their temple and others have been maintained by Muslim neighbors and protected from militant violence and the land mafia. “I believe if I safeguard the temple, God will keep me safe, it’s my duty to do that,” caretaker Mohammed Sideeq said.

Asia, NewsZaffar IqbalFebruary 22, 2021Zaffar Iqbal, Primary Feature, Hindu temples in Kashmir, Kashmiri pandits, pandits, Srinagar, Muslims in Kashmir, Hinduism, Islam, Hindu Muslim conflict, Secondary Feature, RechargeComment

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