[ HPI ] Kashmiri Pandits’ Emotional Return to Nadimarg Temple After 21 Years

The Kashmiri Pandit community recently held a significant puja at the Nadimarg temple after 21 years. This event marked the first prayer ceremony since the tragic Nadimarg massacre, where 24 Kashmiri Pandits were killed by unknown gunmen, leading to the exodus of the remaining Pandit families.

Despite the forced migration, the bond of brotherhood and communal harmony between the Pandit families and the local Muslims of Nadimarg remained strong. The temple, which was rebuilt after three decades, symbolizes hope and the restoration of peaceful coexistence in the region. The recent ceremony was not only a religious event but also a step towards healing the scars of the past and reviving the communal harmony that once defined the area. The attendees expressed their hopes for a return to the peaceful coexistence that characterized the region before the massacre.

Source: Conversation with Copilot

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