RANI MANDIR

Rani Mandir is one of the most prominent holy places in Jammu and Kashmir situated in Gulmarg This is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple can be seen from all parts of the town. Mohini Bai Sisodia, the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh (last ruler) of erstwhile Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir, built the Maharani temple in 1915. This temple is also renowned as Mohineshwar Shivalaya and enshrines the idol of Lord Shiva, which offers a majestic attraction for the devotees. An idol of Goddess Parvati is also placed here for the devotees to offer prayers.This historic Shiva temple has served as the Royal temple of Dogra Kings in Jammu and Kashmir.

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