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116: 144: 31: 334: 151: 123: 350:, facing east, exhibits intricately sculpted carvings both on its exterior fascia as well as in the interior surfaces, and appears as if they are freshly chiseled and carved though built in late ninth century. The 315:
and after his death in 883 his son succeeded him. He built the temple in his capital city, then known as Shankarapattana, which is the present-day Patan, 27 kilometres (17 mi) away from
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are stacked symmetrically one above the other. The columns at the entrance are also elaborately sculpted in an architectural style which is akin to
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city, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. He dedicated the temple to Lord Shiva. It is named after the king himself. His religious affiliation was of
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pattern, within a walled enclosure, which is in the form of a cellular passage, remnants of which are still visible.
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The temple is in a dilapidated condition and worship is no longer conducted. It is built in a style similar to the
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The temple was built by king Shankaravarman (883–902). His father
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Affiliation
Hinduism
Deity
Shiva
Pattan
Baramulla
Jammu & Kashmir
India
Shankaragaurishvara Temple is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Shankaragaurishvara Temple is located in India
Geographic coordinates
34°06′04″N 74°33′43″E / 34.101°N 74.562°E / 34.101; 74.562
Hindu temple
Utpala dynasty
Hindu
Shiva
Pattan
Baramulla district
Jammu and Kashmir
Shankaravarman
Kashmir
Shankaracharya Temple
tourism in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
Avantivarman
Utpala dynasty
Srinagar
Hindu
Shaivism
Sugandhesha Temple

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