Manma Mata Temple, ,

Manma Mata Temple In Rajouri Another important place in Kalakote area is "Shrine of Manma Mata". The temple is about 6 kms from Kalakote Town located in the Southern side. There is a cave at site and legend goes that Lord Shiva had gone to Kashmir via this cave. Lateron, Manma Mata Devi had come to this place and meditated for several years in the cave. Once a bull fell from the top of the mound where the cave is existing, but the bull remained protected due to the spiritual power of Manma Mata. Thereafter, the habitants started worshiping this place. A beautiful temple of Manma Mata near the cave along side the road has been constructed by the devotees. Every year, Yagya is organised in the temple of Manma Mata on the eve of Navratras. Devotees from various places of Kalakote and Rajouri participate in this Yagya.

 Manma Mata Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Mata Devi, located 6 km south of Kalakote in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir. There is a cave situated near the temple. It is said that Lord Shiva used this cave for traveling to Kashmir. Later on, Manma Mata Devi came to this place and meditated for several years in the cave.

Folklore tells that once a bull fell from the top of the mound where the cave is situated, but the bull remained protected due to the spiritual power of Manma Mata. A big Yagya held every year on the eve of Navratras is a major draw. Thousands of devotees from far and near participate in this Yagya.