Khir
Bhawani Temple (Srinagar)
Located at Tullamula in the Srinagar district, it is a very important Hindu
Shrine. The temple is associated with the Hindu Godess, Ragnya Devi. An
Annual festival takes place here on Jesht Ashtami ( May-June) when Hindus
visit the place in huges numbers to offer prayers to seek the blessings of
the diety.
Devotees also throng on every Shukla Paksh Ashtami round the year &
perform HAWANS to please the Mother. The Historic Temple of Kheer Bhiwani
was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1912 & later renovated by Maharaja
Hari Singh. Surrounded by steams, the place abounds in Chinar tree
in-and-around the compound Complex within which is a hexagonal Spring
wherein diety of Godess Ragyna is decorated in a small white Marble Temple.
The legend goes that Lord Rama worshipped Mother Ragyna during his exile &
desired Hanuman ji to shift the seat of Mother after the expiry of exile
period, who bought it to Shadipora and was latter shifted to present to
present site as per the wish of devine Mother Ragnya conveyed in dream to
one Pandit Rugnath Gadroo, it is believed.
Khir Bhavani lies in the Ganderbal tehsil of Srinagar District and the
nearest Airport is approx. 25 Kms away in Badgam Distt.This Airport is
connected with major cities of India. The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu
which is 300 Kms away and from there National Highway NH1A connects the
Kashmir valley with India.
Arriving At Khir Bhawani Temple (Srinagar)
Every sort of transport to suit every budget from Buses to Taxis ply on
this Highway. It takes around 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountaineous road
which passes through some beautiful spots and the famous Jawahar Tunnel
linking Kashmir Valley with India. Regular bus service with normal fares are
available from various points in the city. Taxi and other modes of
conveyance can be chartered also.
