Visit Shankaracharya Temple

Climb to the top of Shankaracharya Hill in Srinagar to visit the ancient Shankaracharya Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as Jyesteshwara Temple, it honors the great philosopher Shankaracharya, who visited Srinagar around ten centuries ago. The temple houses the Shiva Linga he worshipped and is believed to be the place where he attained spiritual enlightenment, leading to the formation o... Read More