JAMMU, MARCH 03: Excise Department Jammu in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University today organised a Heritage Walk to Babore temples, Manwal, the ancient capital of Dogra region. The heritage walk at historic Babore temples at Manwal witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of historians, academicians, artists and students.
The Heritage Walk was flagged off by Prof. RK Sinha, Vice Chancellor SMVDU, and Rajiv Magotra, Principal Excise and Taxation Training Institute that covered five temple sites spread over one kilometer.
During the walk, followed by Heritage Baithak and Heritage Lectures, the participants were made aware about the prominent historical, architectural and cultural aspects of the Babore temples that are being maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). These temples reflect the zenith of Nagara temple building movement in North India.
Ashok Sharma, heritage expert, in his address. briefed everyone about the historic essence and architectural grandeur of the temples, namely, Devi Bhagwati Temple, Dera Babore, Kala Dera One and Two, and Dera Temple. He emphasized the need for preserving and protecting the ancient heritage of Jammu region which has a unique place in the Indian Sub-Continent.
