Poonch is a place that had fallen under the axe of the Indo-Pak War, in consequence to which it was divided into two parts, yet retaining the erstwhile glory, with temples and other religious foundations residing peacefully alongside. Ancient temples, prehistoric shrines and holy memorials with deep religious significance, dots poonch while reverberating the true aura of spirituality. Some of the important temples are as follows:
Sri Dashnami Akhara Mandir, Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir: Sri Dashnami Akhara Mandir has been erected on the site where distinguished Swamijis meditated to render the place exceedingly holy.
Ramkund Mandir, Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir: Ramkund Mandir is popular amongst the Hindu pilgrims, due to the presence of three sacred 'kunds' (waterbody considered holy by Hindus), into which bathing is considered obligatory.
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