Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

This temple of Mahadev is situated in the beauty of Srinagar
Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir is the most beautiful state in India. The beauty of the valley is not called here. Natural is wearing the bride's dress in the entire state. Amazing sights are found everywhere. Shankaracharya is the most beautiful and religious temple of Srinagar area of ​​Jammu and Kashmir. Which is situated on the Gopadri Mountains on the banks of Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is situated at an altitude of 1100 feet above the sea level. This temple is also known as Takht-e-Sulaiman. People come from far and wide to see the temple.
History of Shankaracharya Temple
It is said about the history of this temple that this temple is more than 200 years old. It was built by 371 AD King Gopadatya. At that time this temple is named after the king. The temple was then named Gopadri but later changed the name to Shankaracharya. Please tell that the name of the temple was changed because when Adiguru Shankaracharya came to visit Kashmir, he stayed at this place. The temple is present at a very high altitude and had to face a lot of difficulties to reach it. Maharaj Gulab Singh had constructed the stairs here so that the temple can be reached easily. The temple was electrified in 1925. Since then, devotees visit this temple in large numbers and see Lord Shankar in the temple.
Wonderful structure of Shankaracharya temple
The biggest feature of this temple is that the temple was constructed only with stones. The architecture of the temple is not the answer. Everyone is stunned by the temple. The temple is decorated with more beauty on Mahashivratri and during this time the view of the temple is different.
 Shankaracharya, the incarnation of Shiva
Shankaracharya is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Adiguru Shankaracharya's father Shivguru Namapudri and mother Udyusha Devi had no children for a long time after their marriage. Shankaracharya's parents worshiped Lord Shiva for the attainment of a son. The penance of both of them was so difficult that Lord Shiva was pleased and was born as Shankaracharya in their house.
Tight security of Shankaracharya temple
Due to terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, adequate security arrangements are made for the temple. Actually, there is a fear of terrorist attack here. Due to which every devotee visiting the temple of Shankaracharya is searched and no one is allowed to take photographs in the temple.
The glory of Shankaracharya temple
The glory of this temple of Lord Bholanath is unique. Every devotee who visits Bholenath with reverence in this temple, located in the valley of the valley, fulfills his wish. In this temple, every wish sought on Mahashivaratri day is fulfilled as soon as possible. Devotees who visit this temple with true devotion, but Lord Bholenath keep their special kindness.