Raghunath Temple

The magnificent Raghunath Temple is situated in the center of the city of Jammu and is surrounded by other temples dedicated to the different gods of the Hindu mythology. The region is populated by the tourists and the devotees who flank the temples to offer their prayers. Built in the 19th century by the Dogra rulers, the splendid architecture of the temple and its gold leafed interiors makes the temple an essential part of the Jammu and Kashmir pilgrim tourism.

The construction of the historical temple, positioned in the city of Jammu, was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh in the year 1835. The temple construction continued under the patronage of Maharaja Ranbir Singh and was completed in the year 1860. The architecture of the temple reveals an influence of the Mughal style. The temple is dedicated to the ancestral deity of the Dogra rulers, Lord Rama. The premises of the temple comprises of seven shrines embellished with a number of idols of the different Hindu gods and goddesses. The galleries of the temple are adorned with a huge number of Saligrams. The chief shrine comprises the stone idol of the Lord Rama. The interiors of the sanctum are decorated with gold. The temple also consists of the Sanskrit Library, which houses the ancient manuscripts of the region. The portrait of the patron, Maharaja Ranbir Singh is placed in the entrance of the temple.

Rich in architecture and religiosity, the Raghunath Temple is chiefly visited by the tourists of Jammu and Kashmir.