Purmandal
Purmandal | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 32°41′45″N 75°03′31″E / 32.6958°N 75.0586°E | |
Country | India |
Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
District | Samba |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1,276 |
Purmandal (also called Chhota Kashi)[2] is a village located on the Devika River in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The village and its temples are a pilgrimage site for Hindus, who believe bathing in the river cleanses the soul.[3]
Geography
Purmandal is located on the banks of the Devika River in the hills about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of
Around
Devika runs down from Purmandal to Uttarvehni through village Mandal. Uttarvehni in local language (i.e., Dogri) means flowing towards north. It is one of the rare places where a river flows from south to north. Rameshwaram and Bhuteshawar are ancient temples in Mandal.
Points of interest
Purmandal Temple, dedicated to Parvati, is built on the west bank of the river. A number of other temples are dedicated to Shiva. There is a large haveli (mansion) dating from about 1830, in good condition, and several dharamshalas (rest-houses for pilgrims), mostly severely deteriorated. Many of these structures are decorated with murals dating from between 1813 and 1898.[2][4]
Transport
Buses connect the village to Jammu.[2]
Events
Every month a
References
- ^ "Search Details: Purmandal". Census of India. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Purmandal". Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ISBN 978-81-86741-30-6.
- ISBN 978-81-7017-356-4.