Gulzar Hussain's Quiet Devotion Keeps Dia-Nag Shiv Temple Alive in Kashmir

Gulzar Hussain's quiet devotion keeps Dia-Nag Shiv temple alive in Kashmir

In the heart of Kashmir’s Budgam district, Gulzar Hussain, a Muslim resident, has devoted decades of his life to maintaining the historic Dia-Nag Shiv Temple, standing as a living symbol of Kashmir’s enduring tradition of communal harmony. Every morning, after offering prayers at the local mosque, Gulzar heads to the centuries-old temple. There, he sweeps the grounds, tends to the area, and lights an oil lamp before the temple’s sanctum. “Even i…

In Budgam, a Kashmiri Muslim man preserves a Hindu temple for decades - The Kashmiriyat

In a remarkable testament to interfaith harmony, Gulzar Hussain, a Muslim resident of Budgam district, has quietly dedicated decades of his life to preserving the sanctity of the historic Dia-Nag Shiv Temple. His selfless service has become a symbol of Kashmir’s enduring spirit of communal coexistence.