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As one of the oldest temples in Kashmir, the Shankaracharya Temple in the capital city of Srinagar is dedicated to Lord Shiva. History has it that Adi Shankaracharya stayed in this shrine built in 371 BC during his pilgrimage to Kashmir. This divine place of worship built at a height of 1100 feet from sea level also has a Persian inscription that dates back to the time of Shajahan’s rule. #PurePractices

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Shankaracharya Temple on the summit of Takht-i-Suleiman (Throne of Solomon), near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir - 1868 Photograph of the Shankaracharya Temple on the summit of Takht-i-Suleiman (Throne of Solomon), near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, taken by John Burke in 1868. This view was reproduced in Henry Hardy Cole's Archaeological Survey of India report, 'Illustrations of Ancient Buildings in Kashmir,' (1869), in which he wrote, 'The Takt-i-Suliman Hill overlooks Srinagar, the…

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Shankaracharya temple, It is located on the hill known as Takht-e-Suleima, is at a height of 1,100 ft above surface level. The temple was believed to be constructed in 371 BC by Raja Gopadatya, who gave it the name Gopadri. In addition, it was also believed that Shankaracharya, the great philosopher used to stay at this temple when he visited Kashmir in order to revive Sanatan Dharma. According to the legend, it is believed that this incident took place ten centuries ago.

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Shankaracharya Temple Srinagar, Kashmir The Shiva Lingam The temple As it is not permitted to bring camera to the tempelsite, these photos of the temple are taken from postcards. Postcard showing the temple on the Shankaracharya Hill, "Takht-i-Sulaiman or the "Throne of Solomon". The Sankaracharya Temple The ancient Sankaracharya Temple, also known as the Jyesteswara Temple, is found on top of the hill Takht-i-Sulaiman or "Throne of Solomon", at the hight of 350m. Overlooking the lake, Adi…

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This temple is situated at a height of 1100 feet above the Srinagar city The name of the Temple is after the great philosopher Shankaracharya who visited the valley about ten centuries ago. Place:-Shrinagar (Jammu & Keshmir)

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