The holy cave or Amarnath Shrine is the abode of Lord Shiva. Shri Amarnath Shrine is located at the end of valley Lidder at a distance of 46 kms from Pahalgam and 14 kms from Baltal (Sonmarg), at an elevation of 3,888 meters. Amarnathji is considered to be one of the major Hindu Dhams. The […]

The locals often suggest tourists to visit this temple and they affirm that all their wishes are almost granted from the serpent God. The locals point to the millions of red ribbons tied in the temple premises showing their faith. Whose wishes are fulfilled often returns back and conducts a langar. Photography is not allowed […]

The Rani Temple was once a royal temple of Dogra dynasty of erstwhile princely state Jammu and Kashmir. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on a small hillock in the heart of Gulmarg town. The most interesting fact about this temple is that it can be seen from all nooks and corners of […]

Religious texts mention of different reasons for having Lord Ganesha as the doorkeeper. One of the stories says that it was Mamleshwar Temple where Lord Ganesh stood as a doorkeeper for her mother and didn’t allow Lord Shiva to enter its premises. Consequently, Lord Shiva cuts his head off without knowing that he was his […]

Mattan Temple is a famous Hindu religious site located very near to Pahalgam. This temple was once an important pilgrimage seat of Kashmiri Pundits. It has beautiful Shiva Lingam that is preserved within a brick structure surrounded by a crystal clear pond. Since ages, this is the place where Kashmiri pundits and priests worship Sun […]

Located in Rambirpora kehribal, 9 km from Islamabad (Anatanag), the majestic Martand Temple is an important archeological site (historical ruins) in India. Built to dedicate Sun God, it is second to the Konark Sun Temple (Orissa). This marvel piece of art and architecture was built by King Lalitaditya in the period between 7th to 8th […]

The Sharika Devi Temple is situated on westerns slope of the Hari Parvat in Srinagar. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Jagadamba Sharika Bhagwati, an incarnation of Mata Durga/ Shakti. The idol inside the temple has 18 arms and is regarded as the presiding deity of the Srinagar by Hindu followers. This temple is regarded […]

Pandrethan is an ancient stone temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that lies within a square shaped tank to the north of Jhelum River. It is located about four miles from Srinagar city. The temple, also once known as Meru Vardhana Swami, was built by Meru, minister to King Partha who ruled Kashmir from 921-931 AD. […]

Avantipura has ruins of ancient Hindu temples built by King Awanti Varman in 855-883 AD. Avantishwar temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located at Jawbari on the bank of River Jhelum. Less than a kilometer away is Avantiswamin temple, devoted to Lord Vishnu. Architectural pattern of both the temple are quite similar. The walls of […]

Kheer Bhawani is a temple of goddess Ragnya Devi constructed over a sacred spring in Tula Mula village at a distance of 14 miles east of Srinagar. It has got the term kheer as most of the devotees offer kheer (rice pudding) to goddess, an incarnation of Durga Bhawani. This temple is one of the […]