Reflecting the devotion of the ninth century AD Emperor Avantivaman, the shrine of Awantipura is positioned amidst the verdant valleys of Jammu & Kashmir. Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are known to be the two prime deities of the temple of Awantipura.
The temple of Awantipura has gone through the normal ravages of time ever since it came into being. As such, today, tourists coming from all corners of the world can only see the ruins of Awantipura temple in Jammu & Kashmir. However, even these ruins tell a lot about the beliefs of the ancient people who once used to gather in the premises of Awantipura to gather the holy blessings of the two divinely powerful lords.
Among the many holy sites of Jammu & Kashmir, Awantipura stands tall in the valley with all its remaining grandeur and mystique aura. Local people of the state of Jammu & Kashmir still regard Awantipura as one of the revered places of worship.
As a tourism destination Jammu & Kashmir attracts large number of tourists round the year within its scenic landscape. On the pilgrimage front too, the valley has carved a niche for itself. Being the land of several ancient mosques and temples, Jammu & Kashmir, in a way, symbolizes the diverse gamut of religious variety of India under one common roof.
Awantipura is one such shrine in the contours of Jammu & Kashmir pilgrim tourism that is not only visited by the local Hindu devotees but also by many who belong to varied religious faiths.
Last Updated on 8/29/2011
