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The story behind Surinsar and Mansar Lake

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Jammu is a land of shrines and pilgrimages. They are numerous and varied, and belongs to various faiths. There is hardly a village or town which does not have a shrine of its own. And many of them are of more than local importance. Jammu province has three lakes, Mansar, Surinsar and Sanasar. The first … Read more

Interesting things to know about Panchbakhtar Temple Jammu

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FAITH & RELIGION Panchbaktar (five faces) Mahadev Mandir (temple) occupies a unique place, in Jammu, the city of temples. It is one of the oldest Shivalya in the city. Old tales and oral histories state that Adi Shankryacharya visited this site and stayed there; while some believe that it was discovered much later, during the reign of Raja Mal Dev, … Read more

Some Interesting facts about District Reasi

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The name of Reasi is derived from the first Raja Raspal of this area, who had shifted from Bajalta to this place. Raja Raspal converted it into a township  and named it as Rasyalsi which with due passage of time changed to Reasi. Earlier this area was known as Bhimgarh principality which was established by … Read more

Watch Video: Purmandal – Mini Kashi of Jammu

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In an earlier article, Jammu Virasat told you the story of river Devika, the sister of river Ganga and its significance. Today, we shall introduce you with Purmandal, a sleepy little village situated on the banks of the Devika.  Purmandal is a major pilgrimage site in Samba district of Jammu region.

Read also: Devika, sister of river Ganga, flows here in Jammu

The place has number of old temples and dharmashalas.

Here is a video produced by the J & K Dharmarth Trust showcasing the beauty and significance of Purmandal

“Purmandal” is about 40 km to the east of Jammu. It is also referred as ‘Chhota Kashi’. Purmandal is situated on the banks of the Devika River, was an ancient center of trade and learning. The temples managed and maintained by J&K Dharmarth Trust.

Belief & Legend associated with Aparneswar Temple, Mantalai

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Aparneswar Temple, Mantalai of lord shiva

The ancient temple of Lord Shiva, also known as Aparneswar is located near Mantalai Lake. It is 42 km away from Patnitop and it is 120 km away from Jammu. A few kilometres farther you will find Mantalai Temple at an elevation of 1450 metres from the ground, surrounded by deodar trees. The surrounding area is … Read more

Recorded HOTTEST and COLDEST days of Jammu

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Jammu Heat highest coldest day

Every year newspapers and news channels shock us with the year being the hottest and about recording the hottest and the coldest day. The way they present the news, seems like every year is getting ever hotter in the summers and the coldest ever likewise. So Jammu Virasat has decided to end the confusion for … Read more

7 interesting facts about Tarakote Marg an Alternate route to Vaishno Devi shrine

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Tarakote Marg Alternate route Mata vaishno devi

Maa Vaishno Devi’s devotees have been blessed with another track to reach the holy shrine. The track has been named as Tarakote Marg. Here are some quick facts about the track: The track stretches between Ban Ganga and Adhkunwari. With a length of only 7 kms, the six-metre wide track is aimed to reduce rush … Read more

My Words: Gym Culture Fast Catching Up in Jammu

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Written By Namita Sharma With Jammu catching up with the fast paced city-life and nuances of making of a smart city, Jammuites have also opted for a ‘Smart’ and Healthy lifestyle. In the last one year a lot of gyms are mushrooming across the length and breadth of Jammu city. Jammuites have become health conscious … Read more

Interesting Things to Know about RAGHUNATH TEMPLE

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Raghunath Temple is located in Jammu city. The temple was also in the news during 2002 when suicide bombers Fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba attacked it twice with grenades and indulged in indiscriminate firing which resulted in death of many devotees and also injuries to many people.This temple is  not only a symbol of devotion of … Read more

Jammu’s Work Culture: ‘Tumhari Naukri Meri Jooti par’

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Work culture jammu

If you speak with any local who has worked in an MNC or an Indian corporate outside of Jammu and Kashmir, they would generally complain about how there is no work culture in the state and how everyone is a ‘Shah’. While this is largely true, it is not something that is taking our state forward and … Read more

This Video on Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary Will Touch Your Heart

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How many of us know that the Manda Zoo of Jammu is also called as Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Ram Nagar wild life sanctuary also known as Manda occupies an area of approximately 31 sq. Kms, & is located at Hari Palace Road adjacent to Hotel Ashok Jammu , Jammu & Kashmir.

It is a huge green zone at the edge of the old city and is popular among nature lovers. With rich wildlife flora and fauna, it’s got so much to offer- from healthy environment to natural beauty. Here is a beautiful video of the place:

Watch also: 5 Popular Temples of Jammu City

Things you should know about E-Challan launched by Jammu & Kashmir Traffic Police

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Recently, Minister of State for Transport inaugurated the e-challaning facility at Traffic Police City Srinagar at Srinagar. With e-challan in system in state, it will become difficult to bargain with traffic policemen. Now one can’t escape by exposition of less cash. In such times, only your card will come to your rescue. Don’t even have … Read more

5 Things about Gupt Ganga, Bhaderwah

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Bhaderwah is the town endowed with beautiful natural beauty which lends to its nick name ‘MINI KASHMIR’. No doubt that the town is provided with picture-perfect scenic beauty, Bhaderwah has also become a very important destination for pilgrims. On the east of the town at a distance of 0.5 kms from the river Neru, there … Read more

Monopoly of BIG 92.7 FM is over in Jammu

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BIG 92.7 FM, after enjoying certain monopoly for over a decade in Jammu, being the only private FM radio station of the city in a race now. The competition comes from two popular FM stations- Radio Mirchi and Red FM. Both the stations launched one after another on consecutive days; Radio Mirchi launched on October … Read more

J&K and Bihar, toppers in open defecation in India

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Sanitation in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is among the worst in India, with around 59 percent of households without a toilet. According to the data available on Swachh Bharat Mission dashboard, over 2 lakh (2,02,238) individual household toilets were constructed in rural J&K after the launch of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2014. In the last … Read more

Read to find out How old is the Vaishno Devi Shrine

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The Trikuta hills, which house the world famous Vaishno Devi Shrine started building around 500000000 years back. The area, at that time, was submerged under the sea.  The hills emerged from the sea about 50000000 years ago. While there are various sources which shed light on the earliest mentions of Vaishno Devi in Hindu history, … Read more

6 Things You Should Know About Abhinav Theatre in Jammu

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The Abhinav Theatre is one of the most eminent theatres and heritage building of Jammu. It is the pride of Dogra’s rich cultural history.  It brought a new wave of Cultural Revolution which gave a new meaning to Dogra theatre. Many historical plays were staged here under prominent directions. With the setting up of Abhinav … Read more

Known Unknown facts about Citizens’ Co-operative Bank Ltd Jammu

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The elections for Board of Directors of the Citizen Cooperative Bank Ltd., Jammu, held recently. But do we know enough about it?  This article will provide you some facts about this bank. Here we are providing you: The Citizens’ Cooperative Bank Ltd. Jammu is the First and Largest Urban Cooperative Bank in the Jammu & … Read more