Srinagar, June 05: Sri Sri Vidushekara Bharathi Shankaracharya of Sringeri performed Abhishek Puja and Pran Pratishtha of Sharda Murti at Sharda temple at LoC Teetwal on Monday.
A large number of followers and locals took part in the function. After many decades, a designated Shankaracharya visited Kashmir and performed Abishek Puja.
Shankaracharya arrived by a chopper on Sunday at Tangdhar helipad and rushed to Teetwal temple. Shankaracharya was received by DC Kupwara, SSP and many other officials.
On the occasion, Shankaracharya lauded the role of the administration, Save Sharda Committee and locals in his Anugreh Bashnam. The DC Kupwara announced that the administration has sanctioned Rs 25 lakh for the construction of a ghat at Kishenganga nearby.
Shankaracharya left Teetwal for Srinagar after the puja on the way to Mangalore.