![]() Shankaracharya Temple: This is one of the most popular temples in Jammu and Kashmir. It is located at an elevation of about 1,852.16 meters on top of the Shankaracharya hill, which is also known as the Gopadari Hill in the district of Srinagar. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva; a Shiva Linga was placed in the temple during the 19th century. Shankaragaurishvara Temple: Shankaragaurishvara Temple is situated in Pattan, near Baramulla. This temple is also dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shankaravarman, who once ruled Kashmir, is credited with the establishment of this temple. This temple represents Kashmiri style of architecture. Wangath Temple Complex: Wangath Temple Complex is located in Wangath close to Naranag in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. Among several temples in Jammu and Kashmir, this group of monuments has been declared as the centrally protected monuments of India by the Archaeological Survey of India. The primary deity of this complex is known to be Lord Shiva. ![]() Mata Sarthal Devi Mandir: Mata Sarthal Devi Mandir is one of the most important temples in Jammu and Kashmir. It is housed in Sarthal near Kishtwar. Dharmarth Trust is known to be the managing body of this temple. Under the patronage of Raja Agar Dev of Kishtwar, Sarthal Devi Mandir was made using stones. Using the wood of Dayalwan and Deviyun-van forests, Sarthal Devi Mandir was refurbished in the year 1936 by Maharaja Hari Singh. Vaishno Devi Mandir: Temples in Jammu and Kashmir also include Vaishno Devi Mandir, which is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of India. It is situated in Katra on the Trikuta Mountains. This temple is dedicated to Vaishno Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Mahalakshmi. Vaishno Devi is also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi. ![]() Sudh Mahadev Temple: This temple is located at a distance of 8 km from Patnitop. It is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple of Sudh Mahadev was constructed by Chaudhari Ramdas of Chanhani and his son Chaudhari Parag Mahajan about 80 years ago. Located at a height of about 1225 meters above sea level, the temple offers an astounding view of the nearby hills and landscapes. Other Temples in Jammu and Kashmir There are some other temples in Jammu and Kashmir apart from the above ones. The names of those temples are Sun Temple, Sharika Devi Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Peer Kho Cave Temple, AvantipurTemple, Baboor Temple, Buddha Amarnath Temple, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurudwara, Nangli Sahib Gurudwara, etc. (Last Updated on : 19-11-2018) |
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Temples in Jammu and Kashmir