Shankaracharya Temple (Srinagar)

The sacred temple of Shankaracharya is situated at the top of the hills in the south-east of Srinagar. This temple is situated at a height of 1100 feet above the Srinagar city. The temple is devoted to the worship of lord Shiva.

In the ancient times this temple was known as the Gopadri. In fact, the road below the hill, with residences of high- ranking State Government officials, is still known as Gupkar road.

The main shrine has a circular cell inside. An inscription in Persian inside the shrine indicates that the origin of this sacred place dates back to the reign of emperor Shah Jahan.

It overlooks the Valley and can be approached by a motorable road. A modern ceiling covers the inner sanctum and an inscription in Persian traces its origin to the reign of Emperor Shah Jehan. The original ceiling was dome- shaped and the brick roof, it appears, is not more than a century old.
Jammu and Kashmir