Hazratbal Shrine Reopens In Splendour After Renovation

Srinagar- The illustrious Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar was formally reopened on Wednesday after undergoing an elaborate and months-long renovation and embellishment endeavour spearheaded by the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, officials confirmed.

Magnificent chandeliers etched with Quranic verses and a reimagined Noor-Khana further amplify the aura and grandeur of the shrine.

The ceremonial inauguration was presided over by the Chairperson of the Waqf Board, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi. She was accompanied by eminent members of the board as well.

Dr. Andrabi, who personally supervised the enterprise, hailed it as her“dream initiative” and expressed profound gratitude for being able to dedicate the project to devotees ahead of the auspicious Milad celebrations. She remarked that this state-of-the-art transformation has elevated Hazratbal into the most exquisite shrine in the country and beyond, while extending appreciation to the administration and the populace for their collective support.

The meticulous restoration drive, which commenced last year, encompassed structural reinforcement and re-plastering of the edifice through indigenous heritage craftsmanship. Alongside, a modernized digital electrical network, central air-conditioning, sophisticated sound and surveillance systems were installed. The shrine's interiors were further adorned with gilded embellishments, katamband ceiling artistry, papier-mâché, pinjrakari latticework, resplendent calligraphy, and intricate glasswork.

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