10 Famous Temples in Jammu and Kashmir-Stotramindia

 10 Famous Temples in Jammu and Kashmir

Nonetheless  Of its Natural beauty, Jammu and Kashmir has got a glimpse of spiritual side which shows its ethics with temples to visit in Jammu and Kashmir 

10. Ranbireshwar Temple:

Location: Opposite Jammu and Kashmir Civil Secretariat on Shalamar ROad.

History:  Thi temple is built by Raja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AbD

Significance: one of the most well known temples in Jammu, for three of its walls were gold plated which of them two are adornded with Lord Ganesha and Lord Karthikeya Crafts. It was believed that whispering our wishes in Nandi bull's Ears , all of our wishes come true. There other 12 Lingam Shrines with a height of 12 to 18 inches.Every year Thousands of Devotees flock here on specific Days of worshipping Lord Shiva.

9. Raghunath Temple: 

Location: Fatthu Chaugan, Pakki Dhaki, Majhin, Centre of Jammu City

History: built by Raja Gulab Singh and Son Maharaja Ranbir Singh about 25 years long between 1835 AD to 1860 AD,

Significance: The prominance of the city is that this temple comprizes of many temples of the deities of Eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, 'Rama'related to epic Ramayana. making it a very tourist attractions of jammu.If noticed one can recognize the temple architecture was designed by Mughal.

8. Peer Kho Cave Temple:

Location: Tawi River, Jammu City, Jammu & Kashmir

History: This temple is called as Jamawant temple, for Lord shiva being worshipped by Jamawant, a Ramayana CHaractor

Significance:  As the temple lies on the bank of river Tawi, one can take spiritual Dip in the river that has power to remove our negatives. Also there is a swayanbu Shiva Linga temple located nearest to this river  located in the acacia forest and igneous rocks, considered as most ancient temple in india.

Best Time to Visit: May to August

7.Avantipur Temple:

Location:Awantipora, Jammu [Sourthern East of Srinagar]

History: It is Built by Avantivarman between 855AD and 883 AD , who was ardent devotee of Lord Surya which is dedicated to him. with two other temples . one temple is constructed after the name lord shiva , other is avantiswami temple which is great Lord Vishnu te,mple now in ruins. 

Significance: Avantipura temple is famous for its exquisite cravings on the walls of temple that depict Greek Architecture. The Main temple is popular for its beauty and cravings.

6. Bahu Fort And Temple:

Location: Gorkha Nagar, Jammu

History:This temple is consructed by Raja Bahulohan , three thousand years back

Significance:This is Similar to the awanti pura temple situated on the banks of river Tawi in the city of Jammu. the little difference is that this temple is constructed within the Bahu fort. This temple is dedicated to the Goddess Maha Kali which attracts tourist from other states if India.

5. Shankaracharya Temple :.

Location: Shankaracharya Hill, Srinagar , Jammu and Kashmir

History: This shrine is constructed in 371BC,  has an ancient History

Significance: the shrine here is a rock solid foundation with an octogonal baseent with thirteen Layers attracts several tourists every year.

4. Sharadha Mataji:

Location : Sarada Village, Neelam Valley , Jammu.

History: Being situated in the bank of river kishanganga, this temple resembles the copy of that in Pakistan.

Significance: Dedicated to sharada devi , who is well known as Saraswathi is worshipped here. It is said that goddeaa Sathi's right hand ffell here. 

3.  Kol Kandoi Temple: 

Location:  Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir

History: This temple was built  for the reverence of Vaishno Devi Temple

Significance: It Is said the people must visit this temple prior to visiting temple of Vaishno devi, or beginning of the journey. one can get a first glimose of Sri Vaishnodevi from here.

2.Vaishno Devi Temple:

Location : Vaishno Devi Temple

History: It Is the Second Most visited TEmple in Jammu and Kashmir afterr the Amarnath . it lies on the peak of Mountains due to which the travellers could reach only by foot or hire a helicopter.

Significance: The Temple is dedicated to Mata Rani or Vaishno Devi who is the manifestation of Mother  Goddess.

1. Amarnath Temple (Pahalgam)

Location:East of Srinagar:

History:Built in 5th Century

Signidficance::  Amarnath Temple lies in the admist of steep hills, welcomes people all over India and World. devotees of Lord Shiva Visit this temple every year.It is a natural creation of Ice that takes place in the month of July ans August.