Constructed by Mohini Bai Sisodia, the wife of a former Kashmiri ruler named Maharaja Hari Singh, the Maharani Temple is also popularly referred to as the Rani Temple. The most fascinating aspect of this temple which is dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, is that it has been constructed in such a way that it can be seen from all corners of Gulmarg. Marvel at the grandeur of this renowned temple, which is also a famous tourist spot to explore on your Kashmir trip with your friends, family, and all your loved ones.
Maharani Temple or Rani Temple was built by Queen Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of former king of Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh who ruled here till 1915 and was an ardent worshiper at this temple. For years together, the temple was used as a royal temple by the kings of the Dogra dynasty who ruled the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Gulmarg because of a unique feature of this structure. The temple’s construction has been such that it can be viewed from any corner of Gulmarg.
It is also known as the Mohineshwar Shivalaya and is dedicated to the Hindu god of destruction, Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. The temple is located on a small hillock amid peaceful surroundings and verdant meadows that makes it an ideal place for meditation. It attracts devotees of Shiva and Parvati from all around the country through all seasons of the year.
The structure of the temple is constructed in true Hindu style of architecture and the temple premises along with its surrounding areas continue to be well maintained. The temple is open to visitors every day from 6am to 9pm and aarti is performed twice daily.
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Highlights
• The Maharani Temple was built by a former queen of Kashmir and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
• The temple is open to visitors every day from 6am to 9pm, who can also attend the morning and evening aarti (holy fire rituals)
• The main feature of the temple is that its unique construction makes it visible from any part of Gulmarg
• The temple built in striking red sits in sharp contrast to the surrounding lush greenery of the valleys and meadows, making it a very popular tourist attraction not only among devotees but others as well
• Popularly referred to as the Rani Temple or the Mohineshwar Shivalaya, the temple is also the site where some popular Bollywood song sequences have been shot
• The temple was built in 1915 and for many years served as the royal temple for the kings of the Dogra Dynasty of the princely state- J&K
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