Sudhmahadev and Mantalai

This exceptionally adored Shiva sanctuary is situated a good ways off of 44 Kms from Patnitop, 50 Kms from Udhampur and 115 Kms from Jammu. Legend has it that subsequent to washing at a spring called Gouri Kund, barely shy of Sudh Mahadev ,the Goddess Parvati would venerate the Shivling here that is accepted to be at any rate 3000 years of age .The sanctuary likewise houses a dark marble sculpture of neighborhood Shiva and Parvati .A trishul of Lord Shiva is additionally protected here. Pilgrims in enormous number visit the place of worship on the full moon night Of Sawan to partake in the celebration to revere Lord Shiva. The otherworldly underground stream, Devak accepted to be as holy as the Ganges starts at Sudh Mahadev and vanishes among the stones some separation downstream .Also of intrigue are wooden models ,made locally, Accommodation is accessible in Tourist Saraj oversaw by J&K Tourism Development Corporation and Dharamshala oversaw by the Dharamarth Trust.

About 10 kilometers further in front of Sudh Mahadev is Mantalai, encompassed by rich Deodar woods. According to legend ,it is where ruler Shiva got hitched to goddess Parvati Besides the Shiv sanctuary here one can likewise visit the complex made by Swami Dhirendra Brhamchari which incorporates a tree molded house an airfield a lodging and various other incomplete venture. A journey through the forested areas to Naina Devi 5 Kms from Mantalai gives great perspectives on the mountain scene all round.

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Jammu Satwari Airport at approx 120 Kms

Nearest Railway Station: Udhampur Railway Station at approx 50 Kms

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