GANPATHYAR IN PHOTOGRAPHES

Ganpatyar Temple, Ganpat Yarbal, near Habba Kadal

An ancient Ganesh temple of Kashmir.

Names engraved in stone.

Ancient deities at the door - Bhairav(?) keeps guard.

Ganeesh of Ganpatyar.

Wish.Threads tied to the window.

Residents.

Ganeesh Ghat School, right side wall of the temple.
Markings on the window indicate that it's used as a camp by the security people.
I was told my maternal grandfather studied here till his third or second grade.

Right bank of Jehlum as seen from the Ganpatyar temple (also on the right).

Left bank of Jehlum
Jehlum, as it flows through Srinagar, is lined with ancient temples on its banks. 

An empty house.

 POSTED BY :VIPUL KOUL
EDITED BY : ASHOK KOUL