Baba Dhansar, Hindu temple complex near Karua village, India.
Baba Dhansar is a Hindu temple near Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir, India, set close to Karua Falls where water runs down rock faces into a forested gorge. The shrine sits in the area of Salal Dam and is reached by a short walking path from the main road.
Local legends trace the origin of the temple to a story involving a serpent deity on a sacred mountain journey. This myth has shaped the spiritual identity of the site across the generations.
Devotees come here throughout the year to pray and take part in rituals at the shrine. The spring-fed waters below the falls are used for ritual washing, and this practice is a central part of how people experience the site.
The temple is reached by a short and easy path from the main road. Visiting in the drier months makes the surroundings more accessible and gives a clearer view of the falls.
The sacred pool at the temple is off-limits to entry, yet the spring water flowing below it is still used for ritual washing. This makes the site different from many shrines where the water is open for direct contact.
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