Shankaracharya Temple
Srinagar, India
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- Hindu temple in Srinagar
Visitor information
- Address: Durgjan, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001
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What is the Shankaracharya Temple famous for?
The Shankaracharya Mandir in Kashmir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is thought to be the oldest shrine for worship in the Kashmir valley. The temple as it is today has undergone many repairs throughout its life.
How many steps to Shankaracharya Temple Srinagar?
There are around 240 steps to reach the presiding deity. The Dharmarth Trust has built two small shelters here for sadhus.
What did Shankaracharya do in Kashmir?
PN Magzine, a research scholar of repute, writes in 'Shankaracharya Temple and Hill' that Shankaracharyavisited Kashmir with the intention of advancing Vedantic knowledge. That time Kashmiris were culturally and spiritually much advanced and believed strongly in the greatness of both Shiva and Shakti.
Who made the Shankaracharya Temple in Kashmir?
According to local accounts, the temple was constructed in 200 BC by Jaluka, the son of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka.
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