Avantiswami Temple
| Avanti Swami Temple | |
|---|---|
 Ruins of the temple | |
  Avanti Swami Temple Location within Jammu and Kashmir  Avanti Swami Temple Location within Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | Awantiswami Temple |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 33°55′N 75°00′E / 33.917°N 75.000°ECoordinates: 33°55′N 75°00′E / 33.917°N 75.000°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Pulwama |
| Location | Awantipora |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity |
Vishnu Shiva |
| Architecture | |
| Number of temples | 2 |
| History and governance | |
| 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
- ↑ "Avantiswami Temple, Avantipur". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- 1 2 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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