Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar is also known as ‘Jyesteshwara Temple’. This holy shrine is located in the south east of Srinagar on the top of the Takt-e-Suleiman hill which is also known as Shankaracharya hill. Though its current structure belongs to 9th century C.E. but it is believed to belong to 200 B.C. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Probably the temple was visited by Adi Shankaracharya, thus it is associated with him.

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