AIRWAN TEMPLE, KATHUA DISTRICT, JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Airwan temple is an ancient temple which is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva. Airwan Temple is located around 15 kilometers away from Kathua District in Airwan Village near Parole. The history of Airwan Temple is that this is the 4th century Lord Shiva temple in the Airwan Village. It is said that the legendary emperor of Ujjain, Vikramaditya had erected the Airwan Temple. The village of Airwan bears its name from the Ravi River. On the occasion of Mahashivratri and Baisakhi fairs are held here. The temple is thronged by the pilgrims on the occasion of both the festivals which are celebrated here every year.
There are various bowlies present near the temple where pilgrims take a dip before offering their worships. The people who are unable to go to Haridwar to immerse the ashes of the dead can do it in the holy water called Gupt Ganga. The Airwan Temple can be accessed smoothly by road from the Kathua District. Kathua Railway Station is the closest railway head to Airwan Temple.
ADDRESS- Banjal, Jammu and Kashmir
PINCODE- 184206
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