9th-century Sculpture of Lord Vishnu Recovered from Jehlum River in Pulwama
In the Kashmir Valley, an ancient sculpture of Lord Vishnu dating back to 9th Century was recovered from River Jehlum in Kakapora area of the Pulwama district. Some labourers while extracting sand in river Jehleum in Lelhara Kakapora area of Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir found an ancient sculpture from the river. After finding the sculpture, they contacted the local police who rushed to the spot and took the sculpture into their possession.
The sculpture is a three headed Lord Vishnu and is made of black and green colour stone, is a unique sculpture of the 9th Century, was later handed over to the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums of Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister of State, Culture & External Affairs, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi Inaugurates 'Temple 360' website
Temple 360 is a website where one can visit a temple of their choice, anytime and from anywhere from India. With the help of this website, one can digitally witness the magnificence of some of the most pious Hindu pilgrimages that exist. The website also allows a devotee to perform e-aarti and several other services.
She explained that through this platgorm people can see and participate in e-Darshan, e-Prashad and e-Aarti which make everyone's life convenient and also keeps people connected.