Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 24: Former Sadr-i-Riyasat and Chairman Trustee of the J&K Dharmarth Trust, Dr Karan Singh, today offered prayers at the ancient Gadadhar Temple and Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, where he prayed for the well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
At Gadadhar temple, Dr Karan Singh assessed the temple’s facilities, ongoing activities and issued directions for the upkeep and preservation of the temple, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the ancient heritage of the temple.
He also interacted with the temple priests and directed them to enlighten the visiting devotees about the historical significance of the Gadadhar Temple.
According to him, the trust is committed to preserve the cultural and spiritual heritage of the temples falling under its ambit. The former Sadr-i-Riyasat said that these treasures shall be preserved for the future generations.
A was greeted with exuberance at the revered Hazratbal Shrine. He prayed for the well-being and harmony of the people of Jammu and Kashmir at the shrine.