Harischandir Temple, Bijbehara, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir
|
Harischandir Temple houses Lord Shiva in the form of Shiva Vijayeshwara,
|
|
|
Harischandir Temple, Bijbehara, is a shrine of ancient origin which houses Lord Shiva in the form of Shiva Vijayeshwara, in Bijbehara, 4km from Anantnag. The key deity idolized here has 11 lingas, collectively called Ekadash Rudr. An idol of Lord Ganesh, 2feet in height is also worshipped. There is also a figurine of Nandi, the divine bull in the temple complex, besides numerous fragmented sculptures of ancient origin. An irregular stone called 'Kah-Kah' pal is of great wonder to both pilgrims and tourists.
The Harischandir temple was originally built by Emperor Ashoka, which was burnt down during the reign of King Ananta and later resituated by Raja Kalasha. The temple contains three golden 'Kalashas' and a pointed spire scales the temple. The temple that stands today was built from the stones collected from the ruins of the previous temple by Emperor Ashoka. The shrine was reanimated by Ranbir Singh in 1859 and renamed Harischandir temple. The structure of the temple resembles the genre of Kashmir temples, with a curvilinear roof that makes the temple marvellous to the eye. The temple is on the pilgrim route to Martand and Amarnath, about 45km from Srinagar.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com
(Last Updated on : 25-03-2013)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Temples
|
|
|
| • | Buddhist Cave Temples In India
Buddhist Cave Temples in India reflect the typical Buddhist mode of art and architecture. The Buddhist caves in India form an important part of Indian rock-cut architecture, and are among the most prolific examples of rock-cut architecture around the world.
| | | • | Temples of Odisha
Temples of Odisha have remarkable architectural construction and beauty and this state serves as a home to the famous Jagganath Temple and the great Lingaraja Temple.
| | | • | Yamunotri Temple
The Temple of Yamunotri is at the foothill of the Kalind Parvat at the left bank of the Yamuna at a height of 3,185 mtrs. It is a famous religious site of the Hindus as it included among the Chota Char Dhams.
| | | • | Temples in Bhubaneshwar
Temples in Bhubaneshwar offer the visiting tourists an unforgettable experience of its rich and glorious past.
| | | • | Panhalakaji Caves
Panhalakaji Caves are the Buddhist caves in western India depicting the Buddhist art and architecture of ancient era. The cave displays Bramhi and Devanagiri scripts dating back to the 10th or 11th century AD.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
