India: political leader highlights potential for religious tourism in Jammu and Kashmir
28-06-24
Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, underscored the significant potential of religious tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing its economic benefits to the Union Territory.
During his visit to the ancient Martandey Surya Temple in Mattan, Anantnag, Gupta stated, “Religious shrines are a rich part of our cultural heritage. Jammu and Kashmir boasts numerous well-ornamented ancient temples. However, the lack of proper maintenance and conservation has left many of these temples in a dilapidated state. These jewels of our architectural heritage need proper repair and maintenance to be developed into religious tourism destinations.”