AVANTISVAMIN TEMPLE , srinagar
AVANTISVAMIN TEMPLE AVANTIPUR Avantipur (Lat. 33°55' N; Long. 75°00' E) is situated at a distance of 29 km southeast on the Srinagar – Anantnag road located at the foot of one of the spurs of mountain namely Wastarwan. It overlooks the river JJhelum flowing by the side of Jammu – Srinagar highway. The site still retains the ancient name, 'Avantipur'. History: King 'Avantivarman' of Utpala dynasty founded the ancient town 'Avantipur' in A.D. 853 – 883. Kalhana in Rajatarangni states that this place was already a sacred center before the town was christened after Avantivarman. At Avantipur itself, Avantivarman built magnificent temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu called 'Avantiswami' and other to Lord Siva c...