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Raghunath Temple, Jammu

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A large 19th-century temple complex in the heart of Jammu city, dedicated to Lord Rama, with gilded spires and many shrines.

TempleJammu cityBest time to visit: October to March

Highlights

  • Main shrine of Lord Rama, with gold-plated inner walls
  • Many smaller shrines to deities of the Ramayana and Mahabharata
  • A large collection of Sanskrit manuscripts kept at the temple

Significance

Begun by Maharaja Gulab Singh and completed by his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh, the temple is a symbol of Jammu, often called the 'City of Temples'.

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