The paradisaical land of Kashmir has witnessed the rise of many famous saints, sufis, Munis and Sadhus. The Anatnnag District of Kashmir is the most prominent place in this aspect. The rich religious heritage of the region is prominent in its ancient shrines. Visit to the Kashmir Shrines is an unavoidable part of the Jammu & Kashmir Pilgrim Tourism.
The Shrines in Kashmir are not only religiously significant but have immense archaeological and historical importance attached to them. The shrines of Kashmir belong to all the major religions of the land, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. Some of the most frequented shrines of the area are:
- Amarnath Ji shrine
- Gautam Nag shrine
- Shrine of Devibal
- Verinag shrine
- Vitasta shrine
- Nilanag shrine
- Bawan shrine
- Mattan shrine
- Uma Devi shrine
- Nagdandi Shrine
- Goswami Gund Ashram
- Guddar Asthapan
- Gauri Temple in Pahalgam
- Shilagram Temple
Situated at Anantnag, the shrine is dedicated to the divine Khir Bhawani spring. It is considered as a very scared place for the Pandit community of Kashmir. The Gautam Nag shrine is another popular religious destination. It is almost two Kilometers away from Anantnag town. With a large spring and Dharmsalla, the Lok Bhawan is another famous shrine in Kashmir. The Shilagram Temple is situated at Pahalgam Road in Anantnag. The most famous shrine in Kashmir is the Amarnath Ji. The cave of the shrine is famous around the world and visited by thousands every year.
Last Updated on 8/29/2011
