- Temples
- 19 Feb 2015
SHANKARACHARYA TEMPLE- SRINAGAR
The Shankaracharya Temple, also known by the name of Jyotishwara Temple or Pas-Pahar, is one of the oldest temples in India. The temple is situated atop of a hillock called as Takht-e-Sulaiman in the heart of the city of Srinagar. The temple dates back to 200 BC, however present structure was probably constructed in 9th […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
An ancient temple of Lord Shiva, also known as Aparneswar is located near Mantalai Lake. This is the place where mother Parvati was born and got married to Lord Shiva. The main shrine is very small and having an idol of Parvati as kanya. Another set of idols of Shiva and Parvati together and Shiva, […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
The Ramkund Temple is one of the most ancient and important religious site of the Jammu region. At a distance of 62 km from Poonch Township, the temple is located at a sleepy village called Narol, which is 11 km away from Mendhar Tehsil. As per archeological survey, this beautiful and ancient temple was built […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
Dudhadhari Temple, also known by the name of Dudhadhari Barfani Ashram, is situated in Shashtri Nagar housing colony in Jammu. The temple was built in the memory of Saint Dudhadhari Baba, who is believed to have survived only on milk. This is the tallest temple in the city of Jammu. Dudhadhari Temple Jammu Map Temples […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
Gadadharji Temple is situated close to Mubarak Mandi (Old Secretariat) in Jammu and it commands and prominent position in the rich cultural legacy of Dogra Kingdom. Devoted to Lord Narayana and Goddess Lakshmi, the temple was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh. There are life size statues of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi in the temple. […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
Gupt Ganga Temple is an important ancient religious shrine of the Bhaderwah region. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is believed that the shrine have been positioned in the same place where the Pandavas spent a few days in Bhaderwah during their exile days. Even one of the rocks at the temple […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
Vasuki Nag Temple dedicated to snake god (Son of Kashyapa and Kadru), is located in Bhaderwah in Doda district. The temple enshrines a single black stone piece idol of Vasuki Naag and Raja Jamute Vahan. It is a marvelous piece of art and sculpture of the region. The idol is mysteriously standing of its won […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
MAHABILVAKESHWAR TEMPLE- BILLAWAR
Mahabilvakeshwar Temple is located in Mooni in Billawar of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on the bank of Bhinni, the main tributary of River Ujh. The unique spherical dome of the temple attracts the tourists from far off place. It also serves as the storehouse of […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
MATA CHANCHLOYEE DEVI TEMPLE-KATHUA
Chanchaloyee Mata Temple is located on a hill in a Basohli fort. The Army Chief and King of Basohli used to worship here. But now all the people worship here. Yagya are held here during Navratris. Map Temples in Jammu Region Raghunath Mandir – Jammu Bawey Wali Mata – Jammu Peer-Kho – Jammu Ranbireshwar Temple […]
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- 19 Feb 2015
Chichi Mata Temple is one of the revered religious sites of the state and it is commonly considered to be the gateway to the temple of Vaishno Devi. The shrine is located in samba region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is said to be the pehla darshan and integral part of the pilgrimage to the […]