From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : Ancient Pokhribal Temple Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : 

Ancient Pokhribal Temple Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

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Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

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This temple behind Badamwari has been very ancient and eminent  temple just below the hillock of Hari Parvat close to Kathi Darwaza  and also close to Nagin  lake. It is a famous place of  pilgrimage since ancient times. This ancient shrine is known for two ancient temples - one dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other to Uma Devi , a representation of Maa Sharika Devi. The Pokhribal Complex has Amrit Kund, Holy Spring, Bathing Spring, Suraj Kund, big chinar tree, the Shivlinga and the main temple in its premises. 

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Now the temple is being maintained by a Sikh under the protection of CRPF.
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