#(15) Famous Temples in Jammu and Kashmir

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JAMMU AND KASHMIR are recognized for their temples – lovely, peaceful places of worship - notable religious and famous landmarks. These antique, intricately designed, and devotedly maintained places of worship are a must-visit for devotees and for all those who show concern in history and architecture. Here are the most famous temples in jammu and kashmir

1. Peer Kho Cave Temple

Settled around 3.5 km away from the middle of Jammu city, it is apprehended to be the oldest site in the Shivalik province. Resided on the busy Circular Road, this temple is quickly obtainable from diverse corners of the town. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and cherishes a black Swayambhu Shiva Lingam. It is understood that Jamvant – a conspicuous role in the Ramayana speculated at this place, which is why it is alternatively identified as Jamvant Cave.
There are two typical caves inside this sanctuary, each holding a depth of approximately 30 feet. To reach the Shiva Lingam, travelers have to go through several marble steps from the ground level. Everywhere the year, Peer Kho Cave Temple undergoes an enormous entrance of devotees, which increases during the festival of Shivaratri and other Hindu festivities.

2. Ranbireshwar Temple, Jammu

This is one of the most important shrines which is famous for its tremendous number of devotees that race around consistent to discover the peaceful beauty. Being enriched by Raja Ranbir Singh, an aficionado of Lord Shiva, this temple possesses a solid past. It accompanies a building where particular days are kept up for praying Lord Shiva. These are done at a height of 12 to 18 inches.

3.Buddha Amarnath Temple

Buddha Amarnath Temple, sanctified to Hindu god Shiva, is one of the greatest shrines of the Jammu province. It is placed in the village of Rajpura in tehsil Mandi of Poonch district. The River Pulsata flows from the temple, is deemed to be sacred where pilgrims take bath before entering the stupa. A fictitious myth is connected with the river and it has been named after Rishi Pulsata, grandfather of Ravana.

At this temple, shiva linga is not directly formed and made up of white marble. The Buddha Amarnath shrine is older than the ancient cave shrine of Amarnathji in Kashmir. This antique temple is commonly remembered for Raksha Bandhan Mela and Chari Mubarak Yatra in which each year several devotees from across India join.

4.Amarnath Temple, Pahalgam

The sacred shrine of Amarnath Temple has established at an altitude of 3,888 meters approx, about 29 km from Pahalgam. Shiva Lingam is considered to be the perfect symbol of Hindus all across the world. Devotees tour it in huge numbers with the pilgrimage trip popularly known as Amarnath Yatra, which starts from Chandanwari. It is estimated to be one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, in Hinduism. Along with soliciting blessings at the Amarnath Temple, the landscapes encompassing it are amazing.

5. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu

The Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most pious pilgrimage stations in India. Located inside a cave, the stupa is sanctified to goddess Vaishnodevi. An approximated 8 million pilgrims visit the temple each year, making it the second most visited holy place in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

The sanctum is located at a top of 5300 feet above sea level on the hills of the Trikuta mountain range and is 48 km away from jammu and kashmir. The statue of the main idol is discovered in the sort of the stone structure, depicting Goddess Saraswathi, Kali, and Lakshmi. These three formations express the original, preservative, and mischievous characters of the Mother. While one takes a trip up the mountain to the temple, one can appreciate the natural charm at its best.