Paani Mandir (Srinagar)

India / Jammu and Kashmir / Badami Bagh / Srinagar
 ancient, archeological site, Shiv / Mahadev mandir
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Pandrethan Temple, locally known as ‘Paani Mandir’, is about 5 kms from Srinagar city. The temple is an ancient stone temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that lies within a square shaped tank to the north of Jhelum River at Srinagar. The ancient temple was built by Meru Vardhana, minister to King Partha who ruled Kashmir from 921-931 AD and is a great example of Kashmiri temple architecture. Pandrethan temple is one of the heritage temples of India that are known for their unique symmetrical designs and geometry involved in construction.
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Coordinates:   34°3'23"N   74°51'39"E
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