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Gulmarg, June 1 (KNS): The Army Battalion at Gulmarg with the help of locals renovated the shiv temple Gulmarg. 
"The landscape and pathways leading to the temple were also redesigned and rebuilt. The shiv temple was constructed in 1915 by Maharani Mohini Sisodia wife of erstwhile Maharaja Hari Singh of J&K," a statement issued to KNS reads.

"The Shiv temple required extensive renovation since no restoration work had taken place since long. A large number of locals and tourists visiting the scenic town Gulmarg had expressed their desire to see the temple restored to its original state. Indian army has always maintained a closed connect with Awaam and took it as an opportunity to contribute to the plural heritage of Kashmir,." It said.

Speaking on the occasion Ghulam Mohd Sheikh the caretaker of the Shiv temple said that the Shiv Temple is a testimony to the pluralistic culture of Kashmir and its proud heritage. 
He further exhorted the Gulmarg community to continue doing community service without any religious prejudice and in the true essence of Kashmiriyat.

On the occasion, Director Tourism Kashmir Dr G N Itoo, CEO GDA and officials of various departments were present.(KNS)