Pakistan gives green signal for Sharda Temple Corridor for india

[ghazi52]

Pakistan gives green signal for Sharda Temple Corridor

March 25, 2019

LAHORE: Following the Kartarpur Corridor – a project that connects Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Narowal district with Dera Baba Nanak in India’s Gurdaspur District – Islamabad on Monday gave a green single to open Sharda Temple Corridor in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for Hindu pilgrims, particularly in the neighbouring country.

Sources in the ministry of foreign affairs said India’s foreign ministry already sent a proposal to open the corridor in this regard.

“After Kartarpur, a piece of big news is in the offing for Hindus. Some of the government officials will visit the area and will later submit a report to the prime minister,” said the sources at the ministry of foreign affairs.

Sharda temple is one of the most ancient temples of Hindus. This temple is about 5,000 years old which was established in 237 BC during the reign of Maharaja Ashoka. Close to the temple, there is a pond called ‘Madomati’ – its water is as sacred to the community members as the water of Katasraj temple.

“Pakistan has decided to open the Sharda temple. I am going to visit the place in a couple of days. I will also send a report in this regard to Prime Minister Imran Khan. Work on the project will start from the current year after which Hindus in Pakistan will also be able to visit the site,” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member of the National Assembly (MNA) Dr Ramesh Kumar told the Express News.

Last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan had performed ground-breaking of four kilometres-long Kartarpur Corridor in Narowal. The ceremony was followed by religious rituals of the Sikh community. The corridor will facilitate the Sikh pilgrims visiting their most sacred sites in Pakistan.

 

[ghazi52]

Steeped in history: Centre of Hindu, Buddhist learning lies hidden in Neelum

Sharda Peeth, commonly known as the University of Sharda, is approximately 50 miles from Muzaffarabad.


ISLAMABAD: After a twenty-minute grueling hike from Sharda Village, hopping over streams of ice-cold water and climbing up the massive stone blocks forming the stairs that lead to Sharda Peeth, one gets a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the lush green, picturesque Neelum Valley in the backdrop of this ancient hidden gem.

Located on the banks of Neelum River, Sharda Peeth, commonly known as the University of Sharda, is approximately 50 miles from Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This lost treasure is often overshadowed by the awe-inspiring beauty of Neelum Valley and therefore often overlooked by tourists.

After arriving in the temple’s courtyard, imagination immediately takes a flight back by two millennia. Once can visualise groups of monks draped in saffron robes; some meditating while others deeply engrossed in ancient scrolls, and engaged in animated debate about the purpose of life.

Sharda Peeth was one of the most important seats of learning and mysticism in South Asia during its heyday, where besides religion, philosophy, contemporary literature, along with astronomy and logic were taught by monks who had spent their lives in scholastic pursuits.

The empty arches in all four corners of the courtyard must have housed beautiful statues of Buddha and other deities. In the centre lies the main structure which once sheltered Sarasvati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning, and is carved out of a rare wood found deep in the dense pine forests of Kashmir. Sharda Peeth’s marvelously unique architecture, despite being in a dilapidated condition, baffles even modern engineers.

A much frequented centre of Hinduism and Buddhism back in the day, the temple had its own script which was used as the medium of instruction. Kashmiri Hindus, especially pundits, remain highly devoted to this temple to-date and pray to it for the charity of knowledge.

Some renowned historians and philosophers from the past have traveled great distances to pay pilgrimage and access Sharda library’s manuscripts. Locals from the area often share stories of a young Hindu knowledge-seeker from Indian Gujrat, Hema Chandra, who spent time at the library in order to compile an encyclopedia of ancient languages, religions and literature.

Another Muslim historian, Al Biruni, visited India in 1030 and has mentioned Sharda Peeth in his book titled “Kitabul Hind.” He was, however, unable to reach the temple since the roads were snowbound during his visit.

Maybe Sharda Peeth’s proximity to the Line of Control is what has caused it to be overlooked in terms of tourism. This important landmark is in ruins today due to lack of maintenance and is in urgent need of restoration after being severely damaged by the 2005 earthquake. Once renovated, this temple bears great potential for cultural and faith-based local as well as international tourists to come and visit.

 

[zulu]

Nope that not the right time these days they claiming our all good will gesture as their own diplomatic success just read sushma suraj statement today claiming Abhinandan was released because of our pressure they are not learning postponed it till some sane govt established in India

 

[fitpOsitive]

Out class. What a step.
Really very impressed by this step. Pakistani policy makers are learning fast.

 

[Imran Khan]

what is remaining is this temple its already dead man

 

[AfrazulMandal]

Intention may be good but this may be terrible for Muslims in the long run.

It should be left as a relic of the past. No need to destroy but no need to repair and restore either. It does not make much sense.

Out class. What a step.
Really very impressed by this step. Pakistani policy makers are learning fast.

This will eventually strengthen the hindu claims to Kashmir.

 

[@@@]

Opening Azad Kashmir to Saffron Indian terrorism and pollution! Great! I wonder what kind of genius thought of this..

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

This temple is about 5,000 years old which was established in 237 BC during the reign of Maharaja Ashoka.

How does that work?

237+2019=5000?

Was that typo or am I missing something?


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[Aryeih Leib]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.kash...nating-lidder-river-leave-locals-fuming-33710

 

[fitpOsitive]

Intention may be good but this may be terrible for Muslims in the long run.

It should be left as a relic of the past. No need to destroy but no need to repair and restore either. It does not able much sense.
This will eventually strengthen the hindu claims to Kashmir.

I see something else happening.

 

[@@@]

good but only families are allowed to visit and issue visa for only 2 days

There is thousands & thousands of temples in India. Yet all of the stinky want to flock to Azad Kashmir.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.kash...nating-lidder-river-leave-locals-fuming-33710

at least some one fears the utterly disgusting habits of the Indians. RIP Chenab, Jhelum, and Indus River.

 

[Mamadouso]

I see something else happening.

What do you mean?

 

[Kamikaze Pilot]

Steeped in history: Centre of Hindu, Buddhist learning lies hidden in Neelum

Sharda Peeth, commonly known as the University of Sharda, is approximately 50 miles from Muzaffarabad.


ISLAMABAD: After a twenty-minute grueling hike from Sharda Village, hopping over streams of ice-cold water and climbing up the massive stone blocks forming the stairs that lead to Sharda Peeth, one gets a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the lush green, picturesque Neelum Valley in the backdrop of this ancient hidden gem.

Located on the banks of Neelum River, Sharda Peeth, commonly known as the University of Sharda, is approximately 50 miles from Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This lost treasure is often overshadowed by the awe-inspiring beauty of Neelum Valley and therefore often overlooked by tourists.

After arriving in the temple’s courtyard, imagination immediately takes a flight back by two millennia. Once can visualise groups of monks draped in saffron robes; some meditating while others deeply engrossed in ancient scrolls, and engaged in animated debate about the purpose of life.

Sharda Peeth was one of the most important seats of learning and mysticism in South Asia during its heyday, where besides religion, philosophy, contemporary literature, along with astronomy and logic were taught by monks who had spent their lives in scholastic pursuits.

The empty arches in all four corners of the courtyard must have housed beautiful statues of Buddha and other deities. In the centre lies the main structure which once sheltered Sarasvati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning, and is carved out of a rare wood found deep in the dense pine forests of Kashmir. Sharda Peeth’s marvelously unique architecture, despite being in a dilapidated condition, baffles even modern engineers.

A much frequented centre of Hinduism and Buddhism back in the day, the temple had its own script which was used as the medium of instruction. Kashmiri Hindus, especially pundits, remain highly devoted to this temple to-date and pray to it for the charity of knowledge.

Some renowned historians and philosophers from the past have traveled great distances to pay pilgrimage and access Sharda library’s manuscripts. Locals from the area often share stories of a young Hindu knowledge-seeker from Indian Gujrat, Hema Chandra, who spent time at the library in order to compile an encyclopedia of ancient languages, religions and literature.

Another Muslim historian, Al Biruni, visited India in 1030 and has mentioned Sharda Peeth in his book titled “Kitabul Hind.” He was, however, unable to reach the temple since the roads were snowbound during his visit.

Maybe Sharda Peeth’s proximity to the Line of Control is what has caused it to be overlooked in terms of tourism. This important landmark is in ruins today due to lack of maintenance and is in urgent need of restoration after being severely damaged by the 2005 earthquake. Once renovated, this temple bears great potential for cultural and faith-based local as well as international tourists to come and visit.

@Indus Pakistan

 

[shahbaz baig]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.kash...nating-lidder-river-leave-locals-fuming-33710

Humm that means Pakistan has to build toilets for yatris and all other facilities so that yatris will not pollute the beautiful places.

There is thousands & thousands of temples in India. Yet all of the stinky want to flock to Azad Kashmir.

I don't know much about Sharda temple. But one thing is sure for me that Hindu kashmiri pandits have been trying to convince both of the Govt (ind-pak) in order to reopen & reestablish this mandir, infect Muslims from Pakistan & AJK are supporting them.

what is remaining is this temple its already dead man

Dead because of massive earthquake, but Govt of pak never tried to capture the land of mandir, instead few muslim people of AJK are responsible to protect the land & mandir to save from further destruction. I knew because one of my friend told me about this.

 

[JF-17ThunderBlock3]

at least some one fears the utterly disgusting habits of the Indians. RIP Chenab, Jhelum, and Indus River.

Bhai!
You meant habit of jagha jagha poti kerna without looking need for toilets?