Sethi for starting pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth temple in PoK

Jammu and Kashmir Minister Priya Sethi today said she would raise with the Centre the issue of preservation and protection of Sharda Peeth in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and starting pilgrimage there.
Sharada Peeth is an abandoned temple located in the Sharda village along the Neelam River near the Line of Control. It was a major centre of learning, regarded as one of 18 highly-revered temples throughout south Asia.
The matter will be raised at appropriate level for starting pilgrimage from Jammu and Kashmir to theSharda Peeth, the basic seat of learning of Hindus, now is PoK, Minister of State for cultural tourism said at a function organised by Kashmiri pandits here.

Sethi assured the community leaders to convey their concern to the Central government about the preservation and protection of Sharda Peeth and allowing the community members to take up pilgrimage to the historic religious place on the lines of Sikh pilgrimage to Nankana Sahib in Lahore, Pakistan.
The Minister was speaking at the foundation day function of an organisation of Kashmiri Pandits working for the promotion and preservation of rich heritage and culture of the community.
"The government is committed to extend every support to help the displaced Kashmiri Pandits to preserve its rich heritage and culture," Sethi said.