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Temples in Anantnag
Anantnag is dotted with a number of temples which increases the serenity of the place.

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Temples in AnantnagAnantnag is one of the six districts that make up the Kashmir Valley, in Jammu & Kashmir. The city finds a pride place in Bhagavad-Gita that says, "I am Ananta Naga". Perfectly located to suit any production, be it industrial, agricultural, natural resource or handicrafts, Anantnag is home to highly honored shrines from any faith, practicing it with utmost belief. Varied temples lace the place while increasing the piousness and serenity of Anantnag.

Cave Temple, Lidder Valley, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Gifted with extraordinary architectural rock carvings, the Cave Temple of Lidder Valley is dedicated to the primal God Kaladeva.

Cave Temple of Bumazuv, Lidder Valley, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Bearing likeness to the other temple architectures of Kashmir, the Cave Temple of Bumazuv have been cut out from a limestone cliff, with the massive cave serving as an ideal background.

Chota Amarnath Temple, Thajiwara, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Chota Amarnath Temple, though is in a derelict state, hones considerable magnitude for the Hindu devotees.

Harischandir Temple, Bijbehara, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Harischandir Temple has the touch of two memorable emperors, with the present temple rising out of the dust of the previously-built construction.

Temples in Anantnag Kartiyayini Mandir, Karkan, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Kartiyayini Mandir, dedicated to Goddess Durga, was ruthlessly shattered in terrorist acts.

Kother Temple, Kother, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: With the lower portion of the temple entirely buried underground, Kother Temple possesses singular architectural wonder, with a large doorway.

Nagbal Temple, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Nagbal Temple encompasses other pilgrim sites, with the temple itself bounded by incredible beauty.

Uma Devi Temple, Uma Nagari, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Considered as the place of unification of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati, Uma Devi temple has ethereal associations with Omkara.

Gurudwara Mattan Sahib, Mattan, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Gurudwara Mattan Sahib memorializes the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to Mattan, the place of worship built in the latter half of the 19th century.

Ramakrishnan Mahasammelan Ashram, Nagdandi-Acchabal, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Ramakrishnan Mahasammelan Ashram and its adjoining productive works, are the successful end product of the uphill struggle of Swami Ashokananda, faithful to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa.

Shillagram Temple, Shillagram, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Shillagram Temple enshrines the `lingam` form of Lord Shiva, which was absolutely ruined in 1998.


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