Monday, July 12, 2010

Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, Kashmir was built by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka around 200 BC

Shankaracharya Temple, built by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka around 200 BC, is an ancient shrine located on the mount Shankaracharya Hill in Srinagar. 

This site, situated at a height of about 1100 feet above the city, is believed to be a sacred one and offers splendid view of the down valley and the snowy mountains of the Pir Panjal range. 

Local folks tell a story that saint Shankaracharya spent some of his time at this site during his visit to Kashmir to revitalize Sanatan Dharma.

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