According to Hindu tradition, the lake was drained by the Rish | मंदिर • Temple
According to Hindu tradition, the lake was drained by the Rishi Kashyap, son of Marichi (son of Brahma) by cutting the gap in the hills at Baramulla (Varaha-mula). When Kashmir had been drained, Kashyapa asked Brahmans to settle there. So this is how Kashmir got its name.
In 78 AD, fourth Buddhist Council was held in kundalvan, Kashmir under the patronage of Kanishka - the great Kushan emperor. Rajatarangini of Kalhan, gives a detailed account of all ruling Hindu dynasties till 11th century. When Martand Sun Temple was built by King Lalitaditya in 8th century, land and population was Hindu. When cities like Anantnag, Srinagar, Varaha mula ( baramulla) were established, Kashmir was Hindu.
