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Temples
Jammu | Kashmir | Ladkah | Temples

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. 
Shankarcharya
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 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 

About 4 miles from Srinagar there is a low spring in between of which lies a beautiful stone Temple, the roof of which is artistically carved with one stone. Though ascribed to Vishnu or Shiva, the seven square feet 'depression' in the centre carries no deity, only carved 'yakshas'. 

MATTAN 
Mattan about 62 km from Srinagar is famous for Temples where sacred ceremonies are held to propitiate the dead. The Temples are on ponds which is filled with numerous fishes. This place is also respected by Muslims. 

HAZRATBAL 
Located on the banks of the Dal Lake made of white marble, this is the most important Muslim shrine in Kashmir. This place is significant because it has the sacred hair (Moi-e-Muqqadus) of Prophet Mohammad which is displayed on religious occasions and fairs. This place is also known as Assar-e-Sharief, Madinat-us-Sani, Dargah Sharief & Dargah. 

JAMA MASJID Jama Majid
5 Kms from Srinagar, it was originally built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD, and enlarged by his son, Zain-ul-Abidin, it is a typical example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Destroyed thrice by fire and rebuilt each time, the present mosque was repaired during the reign of the Dogra Maharaja, Pratap Singh. 

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