Avantisvara Temple Structure (Jawbrara, Awantipora) | ruins

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This Siva temple was built by king Avantivarman. It is located in the centre of a courtyard surrounded by a colonnaded peristyle. The entrance is in the middle of the western wall and is approached by a flight of steps. The base of the sanctum is cruciform approached by stairs from four sides. There are two subsidiary shrines at the rear corners of the courtyard.
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Coordinates:   33°55'40"N   75°0'16"E
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