Avantiswami Temple
Avantiswami 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 Avantivarman 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]
| Avanti Swami Temple | |
|---|---|
 Ruins of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pulwama |
| Deity | Vishnu Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Awantipora |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Jammu and Kashmir  Avantiswami Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°55′N 75°00′E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Avanti Varman |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
External links
References
- "Avantiswami Temple, Avantipur". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 295. ISBN 978-8122-411-98-0.
- Raina, Mohini Qasba (2013). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Publishing Singapore. p. 9. ISBN 978-1482-899-47-4.
- Warikoo, K (2009). Cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. Pentagon Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-8182-743-76-2.
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