Shankracharya Temple

Recently, as per the tradition, the holy mace (Chhari Mubarak) of Lord Shiva was brought to the ancient Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar.

About Shankracharya Temple

  • It is also known as the Jyesteshwara temple or Pas-Pahar by Buddhists.
  • It is on top of the Shankaracharya Hill (also called Hill of Solomon) on the Zabarwan Mountain in Srinagar, Kashmir.
  • Dedicated to Lord Shiva,the temple is at a height of 1,000 feet above the plain and overlooks the city of Srinagar.
  • It was visited by Adi Shankara and has ever since been associated with him; this is how the temple got the name Shankaracharya.

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