Alalbani Temple, Doda

Alalbani Temple is an ancient temple located on a hilltop in Bhaderwah. The temple is known for the ritualistic playing of copper musical instruments to please the presiding deity. Janamashtmi, a Hindu festival that marks the birth of Hindu God Krishna, is celebrated with fervour here.

The deity of this particular temple is believed to be extremely powerful. Locals claim that few years ago when someone tried to usurp a part of the temple land the person was punished by the deity such that no healthy child was ever born in his family.