Baramulla, Oct. 21 -- Restoration work at an ancient Shivling shrine in Kanlibagh has renewed attention on Baramulla district's lesser-known Shaivite heritage, with residents and heritage enthusiasts calling for scientific conservation, archaeological documentation and formal land demarcation to protect the sites from further neglect.

Around Rs.12 lakh has reportedly been sanctioned for restoration work at the Kanlibagh shrine, while another Rs.53.3 lakh has been earmarked for a heritage-related project. The precise scope and implementation details of the larger allocation require official confirmation.

The renewed interest extends beyond Kanlibagh to a four-faced Shivling at Sheeri village and a stone structure measuring approximately ...