Avantiswami Temple

Avanti Swami Temple
Ruins of the temple
Location within Jammu and Kashmir
Avantiswami Temple (India)
Geography
Coordinates 33°55′N 75°00′E / 33.917°N 75.000°E / 33.917; 75.000Coordinates: 33°55′N 75°00′E / 33.917°N 75.000°E / 33.917; 75.000
Country India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District Pulwama
Location Awantipora
Culture
Sanctum Vishnu
Shiva
Architecture
Number of temples 2
History
Creator Avanti Varman

Awanti Swami Temple was a Hindu temple located in Awantipora in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. There were two temples, one each for Shiva and Vishnu. The temples were built by king Avanti Varman in 9th century A.D. on the banks of river Jhelum. The temples were destroyed by earthquakes and the site is maintained by Archeological Survey of India.[1][2][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Avantiswami Temple, Avantipur". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 295. ISBN 978-8122-411-98-0.
  3. ↑ Raina, Mohini Qasba (2013). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Publishing Singapore. p. 9. ISBN 978-1482-899-47-4.
  4. ↑ Warikoo, K (2009). Cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. Pentagon Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-8182-743-76-2.
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