A Revival of Faith: Maa Govshori Mata Temple in Kupwara Reconstructed After 36 Years

After remaining abandoned for over 36 years, the Maa Govshori Mata Temple in Gatungoo village of Jammu Kashmir’s Kupwara district has been reconstructed. The reconstruction was completed in October 2026, marking the revival of the historic shrine.

 

Many Hindu temples and shrines in Kashmir were damaged, set on fire or abandoned during the early 1990s, when Kashmiri Hindus left the Valley amid unrest. Over the years, several historic temples have been reconstructed or renovated.

 

 

 

The restoration of Maa Govshori Mata Temple marks an emotional moment for the Kashmiri Hindu community. It reflects their enduring faith and efforts to preserve their religious and cultural heritage.

 

Earlier, Srinagar’s historic Sheetalnath Temple in the Habba Kadal area was also reopened after remaining closed for 36 years amid decades of unrest in Kashmir.