{"id":18532,"date":"2026-05-01T01:27:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T01:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=18532"},"modified":"2026-05-01T01:27:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T01:27:49","slug":"wandd-cxali-sheen-gali-bie-e-bahaar-baramulla-temple-reopens-after-36-years-sees-revival-of-pre-1989-religious-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/wandd-cxali-sheen-gali-bie-e-bahaar-baramulla-temple-reopens-after-36-years-sees-revival-of-pre-1989-religious-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"=== Wandd Cxali Sheen Gali, Bie E Bahaar ===  Baramulla temple reopens after 36 years, sees revival of pre-1989 religious gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pandits call return emotional, hope for permanent comeback; DC terms it \u2018sign of normalcy\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Baramulla, Apr 30: Kashmiri Pandits on Thursday returned to the historic Ganesh Temple at Kachua Muqaam in Baramulla in North Kashmir after nearly 36 years, reviving a pre- 1989 tradition that once drew large gatherings from different communities.<\/p>\n<p>Located around 15 kilometres from Baramulla town, the temple used to host annual congregations on April 29 and 30. However, the practice had stopped in 1990.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday morning, devotees assembled at the Temple and performed Hawan as part of Ganesh Utsav, marking a significant moment for the community. The event saw participation and support from local Muslim residents, who helped facilitate the gathering.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Pandit community described the return as emotional and symbolic. \u201cWe are happy to be back in our village,\u201d they said, adding that the visit carries hope for a larger return in future.<\/p>\n<p>Calling it a beginning rather than a full return, they said the moment reflects a deeper longing. \u201cIt is a trial. It is not ghar vapasi yet, but by God\u2019s grace we are here. Wandd Cxali Sheen Gali, Bie E Bahaar. We hope for that Bahaar when we will be back permanently,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p>Community members also acknowledged the role of local Muslims, district administration and security agencies in ensuring smooth conduct of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Fakhruddin Hamid, termed the reopening of the temple a sign of normalcy. He said it reflects unity and brotherhood on the ground and congratulated both Muslim and Pandit communities for the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>He said suggestions from the community have been received and will be examined. The DC added that the district administration plans to construct a Yatri Niwas at the site and will felicitate renovation of the temple. He also said that efforts will be made to promote Kachua as a destination for pilgrimage and religious tourism. 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