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Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

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Shankaracharya Temple is a famous Hindu temple situated in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple sits on top of the Shankaracharya Hill,  popularly known as Takht-e-Suleiman, on the Zabarwan Range. The exemplary location of the temple, at a height of 11,00 feet above the city surface of Srinagar attracts many visitors. The place where the temple, overlooks the beautiful city of Srinagar. According to the legends, Sri Shankaracharya meditated here for about 6 months before proceeding toward the Himalayas. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god of destruction, Shiva.

History of The Temple

It is believed that the temple was built in 371 B.C by Raja Gopadatya, after whom the temple was named, making it one of the oldest temples in the valley of Kashmir. The name of the temple was later changed from Gopadari to Shankaracharya Temple after Adi Shankaracharya supposedly stayed here during his tour of Kashmir.

The Dogra ruler, Maharaja Gulab Singh, later added stone stairs up to the Temple for the convenience of the devotees. The electrification of this temple took place in 1925. Besides being a major religious centre for Hindus, this temple holds great archaeological value.

Shankaracharya Temple Photos