Ranbireshwar Temple, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

Ranbireshwar Temple, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

Ranbireshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Jammu City in Jammu District in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Linga in this temple is considered as one of the tallest Shiva Linga in India. This temple is one of the oldest temples in the Jammu city. The temple is situated on Shalimar road in front of Jammu Kashmir Civil Secretariat in Jammu City.

History

The Temple was built by the king of Jammu Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1878 CE. The Temple is named after its founder Maharaja Ranbir Singh.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east. The statue of Maharaja Ranbir Singh is found in this temple complex. Nandi can be seen facing the sanctum. It is located near the statue of Ranbir Singh. The idol of nandi is made of brass and weighs around 1000 kg. The Sanctum is situated on the first floor. It can be accessed through flight of steps. The sanctum houses the presiding deity, Ranbireshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga. The Linga is about 7.5 feet tall and made up of black marble stone. It is considered as one of the tallest Shiva Linga in India.

Utsava Idols of Lord Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha are also found in the sanctum. Paintings of Lord Shiva in various manifestations can be seen in walls of the sanctum. There are 12 Shiva Lingas, made of crystal in the temple. These Shiva Lingas are 18 inches high and 12 inches wide. Shrines of Kali, Pancha Mukha Hanuman, Ganesha and Shanmuka can be seen in the temple premises. There is a slab inside the temple on the right and left side which has around 1.25 lakhs Shivalingas brought from Narmada river.

Festivals

Mahashivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Jammu Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Jammu Tawi Railway Station, 8 Kms from Jammu Airport and 265 Kms from Srinagar. The temple is situated on Shalimar road in front of Jammu-Kashmir civil secretariat in Jammu City. Jammu is situated on Srinagar to Pathankot route. (NH – 44). Jammu is well connected to rest of India by all means of transport.

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