Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

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Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

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Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar, Hindu temple on Gopadari hill, Srinagar, India

The temple stands atop a hill at 1852 meters, featuring an octagonal base that supports a square structure with minimal external decorations.

The temple's origins trace back to 371 BCE when King Gopaditya granted the land at the hill's base to Brahmins from Aryadesa.

The temple becomes a central gathering point during Herath, the local celebration of Maha Shivaratri, drawing numerous Kashmiri Hindu devotees.

Visitors need to climb 243 steps to reach the temple, and electronic devices including cameras and phones are not permitted inside.

The temple houses a circular chamber containing a Shiva Lingam encircled by a snake, supported by four octagonal pillars.

Location: Srinagar district

Elevation above the sea: 1,852.16 m

GPS coordinates: 34.07889,74.84361

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23

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