PLACES OF WORSHIP IN KASHMIR (INDIA)
Jammu & Kashmir
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General Information
Places to Visit
Wildlife
Places of Worships
Fairs & Festivals
Shankracharya Temple
Khir Bhawani
Hari Parbat
Pandrethan
Mattan
Hazratbal
Jama Masjid
Amarnath
Vaishno Devi
Temples in Jammu
The religious practices of Hindus of Kashmir revolve around the worship of Shiva and Shakti. All other deities
(gods and goddesses) of the traditional Hindu pantheon are worshipped as various manifestations of Shiva and Shakti.
 SHANKRACHARYA
A beautiful Shiva temple situated on a picturesque location on the Gopadari Hill on the South East of Srinagar. The name of the Temple
is after the great philosopher Shankaracharya who visited the valley about ten centuries ago. The Temple is built on a high octagonal plinth approached by a flight of
steps.
 KHIR BHAWANI
Situated at a distance of 27 km from Srinagar, this place is symbolised
by a sacred spring near village Talamula. It is popularly known as 'Tulamool'
a marble Temple of Goddess Bhawani (Rangya Devi). A legend is believed
that on the eighth day of the full moon in the month of May, the goddess changes the colour of the waters.
 HARI PARBAT
Hari Parbat a hillock on the Srinagar city lies to the western side of Dal.
Legend is that Goddess Parbati that this hill grew out of a pebble
thrown by Goddess Parvati to crush a demon. On its magnificient slopes lie the
famous shrine of Makhdoom Sahib and many Temples.
 PANDRETHAN
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