Murran (Pulwama), June 19, 2026: Renowned historian, author, and cultural researcher Shri Chander M. Bhat today released the fourth volume of his monumental work, “Kashmir… Shrines and Temples”, at a grand function held at the sacred Brari Maej Shrine Complex in his native village, Murran, Pulwama.
The book was formally released by Swami Aptalokananda Ji, Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, Srinagar, in the presence of Shri Ghulam Mohi-u-Din Mir, Member Legislative Assembly, Rajpora Constituency, Pandit Badri Nath Bhat, retired Principal and a respected elder of the village, along with scholars, devotees, community members, and distinguished guests from different parts of Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, the speakers lauded Shri Chander M. Bhat’s tireless efforts in documenting the religious and cultural heritage of Kashmir. They described the series as a significant contribution towards preserving the history of Kashmir’s ancient shrines and temples for future generations.
The newly released fourth volume contains the detailed history, traditions, legends, architecture, and present status of 61 shrines and temples located across various regions of Kashmir. Based on decades of extensive fieldwork, research, and documentation, the volume adds another important chapter to the preservation of Kashmir’s sacred geography.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Chander M. Bhat stated that the six-volume series aims to document and preserve the history of more than 600 shrines and temples of Kashmir, many of which have remained little known or inadequately recorded in published literature.
The author expressed his happiness at releasing the volume in Murran, his ancestral village, stating that the sacred surroundings of the Brari Maej Shrine made the occasion particularly meaningful and memorable.
The function concluded with prayers, expressions of gratitude, and a reaffirmation of the collective commitment to preserving Kashmir’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.