Shankaracharya

Shankaracharya stands tall on the holy contours of Jammu & Kashmir. Being one of the most sought-after pilgrimages of the state of Jammu & Kashmir Shankaracharya is associated with a pious heritage which attracts large number of tourists as well as devotees o its premises every year.

The religious archives of Jammu & Kashmir states that the temple of Shankaracharya came into being in one of the earliest periods of history. It is believed that from 2629 to 2564 BC Shankaracharya was erected by the then Emperor Sandiman.

The Shankaracharya temple can be seen set on the top of a hill which is around 110 feet high above the ground level. The hilltop is called by the name of Takht-e-Suleiman. Devoted to the Hindu religion, Shankaracharya temple boasts of a magnificent architectural splendor. The ancient ruler of Jammu & Kashmir who took the responsibility of building this extraordinary temple is still remembered for its excellent constriction skills.

Shankaracharya of Jammu & Kashmir is quite popular not only in India but also in the entire world. This is due to the reason because the temple of Shankaracharya symbolizes the very core of rituals that form the base of Hindu faith. Be it the chanting of slokas or be it the offering of prayers to the presiding deity, Shankaracharya represents the the traditional beliefs and customs of Hinduism.

Ever since the Hindu religion came into existence in India a wide array of customs and practices followed it. Combining all these ritualistic customs Shankaracharya today offers a complete view of Hindu faith to those who wish to get accustomed to this oldest religion of the country.

Quite naturally Shankaracharya is regarded as one of the appealing destinations of Jammu & Kashmir pilgrim tourism.