Sharda Peeth suffered neglect during the Mughal and Pathan eras and further declined after the partition of India in 1947. Earthquakes, including the devastating one in 2005, inflicted significant damage on the structure. Despite its classification as a historical site, restoration efforts have been minimal.

Sarthal Mata Temple, also known as AthraBhuja Devi temple, is a cave temple having a single piece black statue of 18- armed goddess, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. This idol was brought from the valley of Kashmir in 14th century. At a distance of 18 km from Kishtwar, it is located in a lush wooded hilly trekking site. Every year an annual Yatra has been organized by the f Sarthal Devi Shrine Management Council during AsharShudi Ashtami and Navmi (June-July). Thousands of pilgrims throng the temple during the celebration to seek blessings of goddess and also to experience the sights of fire dance or walking on fire activities.

Sarthal Mata Temple, also known as AthraBhuja Devi temple, is a cave temple having a single piece black statue of 18- armed goddess, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. This idol was brought from the valley of Kashmir in 14th century. At a distance of 18 km from Kishtwar, it is located in a lush wooded hilly trekking site. Every year an annual Yatra has been organized by the f Sarthal Devi Shrine Management Council during AsharShudi Ashtami and Navmi (June-July). Thousands of pilgrims throng the temple during the celebration to seek blessings of goddess and also to experience the sights of fire dance or walking on fire activities.