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The blooming of lotus flowers across Wular Lake has restored its natural beauty, bringing a sense of peace and renewed hope to the local residents of Kashmir.

About Wular Lake

• Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India and the second largest in Asia. 
• Located in the Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir. 
• It is fed by the Jhelum River and lies at an altitude of 1,580 meters, at the foothills of the Haramuk Mountain. 
• The lake covers an area of 200 sq. km, stretching 24 km in length and 10 km in breadth. 
• It was formed due to tectonic activity. 
• Believed to be a remnant of the ancient Satisar Lake. 
• A small island called ‘Zaina Lank’ is located at its centre, built by King Zainul-Abi-Din. 
• In 1990, Wular Lake was declared a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. 
• In Kashmir, the lotus flower holds deep cultural importance. Often called the "Queen of Kashmir," it symbolizes resilience, beauty, and purity. 

Wular Lake