Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 11: Not letting his lack of ability to speak and hear act as impediments to his work, a 34-year-old Muslim man is these days taking care of Gopi Tirath Temple in the Nishat area located under the shadow of the Zabarwan hills.
Nisar Ahmad Alaie-who is deaf and dumb-took over from his father who also worked as a caretaker of the temple for over 5 years and is getting a monthly salary of Rs 8000/-. He took over the responsibilities in July last year soon after the death of his father.
As per locals, who are in the know-how of the temple matters, Nisar’s father took care of the temple for at least six years after which their neighbour took over the work of caretaker for the next few years and after him, Nisar was given the charge of taking care of the temple which, the locals said, he is doing with utmost dedication.
They said that the temple after lying in a dilapidated condition for long, was finally renovated by the Samajik Vikas Sanstha in 2014 after which the local Muslims living in the area started to take care of the temple which is hardly visited by devotees. They impressed that the temple is a symbol of brotherhood.
Apart from ensuring cleanness and the up-keep of the temple, Nisar is also carrying out the gardening in the available land of the temple. He produces vegetables and other stuff which he not only keeps for his family but same is supplied to the Hindu families living in nearby areas.
It is to be noted here that the temple is currently being taken care of by Ishwar Ashram Trust which also pays Nisar his monthly salary.
Nisar has expressed satisfaction over his work and the salary he gets from the Trust and is determinant to continue the work. He-through a translator-said that Muslims taking care of the temple for the last 10 years and will continue to do so.
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