Shiva Temple, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir India

This Shiva temple also known as Maharani temple situated in the centre of the Gulmarg town was once the royal temple of Dogra kings of Jammu and Kashmir. This temple historically referred as Mohineshwar Shivalalaya was built in 1915 by Mohini Bai Sisodhia, who was the wife of Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh. The architecture of this temple is designed in such a way that it can be seen from all corners of Gulmarg.This temple is housed with the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.This temple is also one of the attractions of the tourist where it offers place for the visitors to sit and meditate amidst the mountains.

The Shiva temple was the royal temple of Royal Kings of Jammu & Kashmir. The temple is also known as “Rani Temple” or “Maharani Temple”. The unique thing about this temple is it can be seen from all the corners of Gulmarg.