Overview
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Saturday that Naranag in Ganderbal will reopen after a thorough security review to allow devotees and tourists access to the eighth‑century temple complex.
- Officials say fresh security measures including increased personnel deployments and enhanced surveillance have been put in place to protect visitors.
- The site had been closed for about 14 months following the deadly April terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, a precaution that led to wider curbs on valley tourist spots.
- Local elected representatives and tourism operators pressed for the reopening, saying the closure crippled family incomes and that the return of pilgrims will provide an immediate boost to the local economy.
- The reopening restores access just before the annual Kheer Bhawani mela and underscores the administration’s effort to balance cultural needs and economic recovery with ongoing vigilance for security threats.