March 30, 2024: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to restore the iconic Martand Sun temple in Anantnag.

The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), India. It dates back to the eighth century CE and was dedicated to Surya, the chief solar deity in Hinduism.

As per sources, a high-level meeting will take place on Monday for the restoration of the temple.

A notification issued by the government of Jammu and Kashmir read, "Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Culture shall take a meeting to discuss the matter regarding protection/conservation/restoration of the ancient temples in Kashmir with installation of the statue of Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida in the premises of Martand Sun Teple situated at Anantnag, in his office chamber (Room No 2/40) Civil Secretariat, Jammu on 01.04.2024 at 2:30 pm".