Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 3: Excise Department Jammu in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) today organized a Heritage Walk to Babore temples at Manwal, the ancient capital of Dogra region.
The Heritage Walk was flagged off by Prof RK Sinha, Vice Chancellor SMVDU and Rajiv Magotra, Principal Excise and Taxation Training Institute, that covered five temple sites spread over one kilometer. The Walk at historic Babore temples at Manwal witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of historians, academicians, artists and students.
During the Walk, the participants were made aware about the prominent historical, architectural and cultural aspects of the Babore temples that are being maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). These temples reflect the zenith of Nagara temple building movement in North India.
Ashok Sharma, heritage expert in his address briefed everyone about the historic essence and architectural grandeur of the temples, namely, Devi Bhagwati Temple, Dera Babore, Kala Dera One and Two, and Dera Temple. He emphasized the need for preserving and protecting the ancient heritage of Jammu region which has a unique place in the Indian Sub-Continent.
Rupali Vaid, ETO Udhampur Reasi Range stressed on the need for preserving the cultural heritage of Jammu region while Nagendra Singh Jamwal (Registrar SMVDU), emphasized the need for organizing more such events and giving more exposure to the students to the rich culture and heritage of Jammu region.
The students of School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, who were the main participants of the event hailing from different parts of the country, evinced keen interest in the ornate carvings and style of temple building. They captured the temples through photographs, videos, sketches, and said that these temples deserve to be included in the UNESCO heritage sites.
The event was marked by a scintillating folk song and dance performance by Ram Ditta and party.
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