Kashmir - Lalitaditya's Sun Temple of Martand & The Smiling City Of Parihaspora
MARTAND SUN TEMPLE ANANTNAG KASHMIR
MARTAND TEMPLE (SUN TEMPLE)
Constructed By :King Lalitaditya, a King of Surya (Solar) dynasty
The Martand Sun temple is situated on top of a plateau, near the town of Anantnag. It is a medieval temple dedicated to Bhaskar, the Sun God. King Lalitaditya, a Kshatriya of Surya (Solar) dynasty, got the Martand Sun temple constructed to commemorate Surya. This beautiful Martand temple has a colonnaded courtyard, with the shrine in its center. Built with 84 columns, the temple offers a magnificent view of the Kashmir valley. Martand temple of Kashmir counts amongst the best and most memorable works of King Lalitadity.The architecture and style of the Martand Sun temple counts amongst the rare ones in the world. Built up of hard and square limestone, the Martand temple serves as a living proof of the skill and talent of the Hindu Kashmiris of the bygone era. Apart from the exquisite architecture, another attraction of the Martand temple is its picturesque surroundings. The temple, standing in a square field with the beautiful snow covered mountains serving as its backdrop.
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Sun Temple at Martand, Kashmir
Martand the epicentre Of Sun Worship in India has a Grand Temple dedicated at Kashmir which was constructed by Great King Of Kashmir Lalitaditya around 7 CE. It is believed that Kashmir had considerable Sun Worshippers and the believers extended from west in Multan (now in Pakistan) to east at Konark (near Bhubneshwar). There was Grand Sun Temple at Multan which was destroyed by invaders. The Martand Sun Temple Of Kashmir was destroyed by Sikander Butshiken. The only surviving Sun Temple is at Konark. Video made by Sunil Raina Rajanaka
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Standing majestically on a plateau above the flood plains of Kashmir are the stupendous ruins of the Sun Temple of Martand. Described as “a dream in stone designed by Titans and finished by jewellers”, the temple of Martand is part of the legacy of the indomitable Lalitaditya Mukhtapid of the Karkota dynasty of Kashmir which was once the centre of a mighty empire governed from the capital city of Parihaspora. Once the city of smiles, it is today a site of ruined stones. We see the glory of Kashmir through the life of one of it’s favourite sons.
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Martand Sun Temple Jammu and Kashmir History, Reviews, Photos
Martand Sun Temple Jammu and Kashmir History, Reviews, Photos
Being a Kashmiri Hindu temple, the Martand Sun Temple was dedicated to Surya and was constructed between the 7th - 8th century. (br)Martand is another name in Sanskrit for the
Hindu Sun-god. The temple is located five miles from Anantnag. This square lime stone temple was built at the top of a plateau near to a small town, Anantnag by a king called
Lalitaditya of Surya dynasty. It is known to be one of the finest works by him. The way the construction is done, it shows the skills of the artisans.It is believed that Martand Sun
Temple is one of the most interesting places in the area of Anantnag. The ruins of the Martand Sun temple is commonly called, the Pandu-Koru are situated on the highest part of a
krewa. The temple occupies the finest position in Kashmir but the temple itself has not remained 40 feet in height. Its solid walls, bold outlines,and the fluted pillars all together give
it a most imposing appearance.Car can be hired from Srinagar to Martand Sun Temple which would take 1hr to travel .The temple is easy to access as it is located at Kehribal, about 9
kms from Anantnag.The temple has a very unique and majestic architecture. A beautiful shrine is there in the center and the place is surrounded by mountains around , the ambience
really adds to its beauty. Moreover, it offers a panoramic view of the Kashmir valley. Built on top of a plateau by Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota Dynasty in the 8th century
CE, the Martand Sun Temple was completely destroyed on the orders of Sikandar , a Muslim ruler.
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Ancient Kashmir And The Martand Temple
Above is an artists drawing of the ancient Martand temple, built over a thousand years ago as an offering to the Sun God Surya. Martand is a name for Surya, the great personality behind the Sun. This “Marta” we find in words such as “mortal” and “mortuary” and which means “death” the “Anda” means “darkness” its name expressing Surya as he sinks below the horizon ushering in the night.
The temple was built upon a hill with a view of the entire valley. Kashmir is well known for its beauty and originally the temple was surrounded by a crystal clear lake. Generations of Kashmiris worshipped Martand upon this alter, the temple was the heart of the Kashmiri civilisation and their spiritual and material prosperity was seen as intimately connected to the worship of this deity.
The pandits of Kashmir also called the temple the “Kaurau Pandau” which was dedicated to the Kauravas and Pandavas of the Mahabharata. Sir Francis Younghusband commented “Martand has a very high place in the worlds great archetectural designs, it is an example of not only the Kashmiri architectural skill but it has the pride of being built at a fine spot which is prettier than the places where the “Taj Mahal” and “St Peters” were built. It gives an insight into the greatness of the people of Kashmir”.
The architect was a great Ksatriya warrior known as King Lalitaditya, a powerful ruler of the Karkota empire which flourished throughout Kasmir for some 400 years, between 625 and 1003 AD. Renown as a great builder he constructed many temples to Lord Siva and Lord Visnu, his yearnings to create a monument of lasting beauty produced a vision, a temple complex of unparalelled excellence and so he began the construction of the great Martand temple in Kashmir.
Kashmirian architecture flourished during his reign. In the words of British architect and scholar, Sir Alexander Cunningham The architectural remains of Kashmir are perhaps the most remarkable of the existing monuments of India. The design also reflected Greek architecture, and is sculpted from blue limestone. The lofty pyramidal roofs, trefoiled doorways and the great width of the intervening columns all show a unique architectural style, quite distinct from rest of the Indian architecture of that period.
The Martand temple is an amazing example of the great craftsmanship of the Kashmiris. The 6 - 8 feet limestone blocks were brought manually to the temple area after being delivered ashore on boats. Bereft of any modern tools and technological know how, the architects built this magnificent structure. The temple was designed in a unique way so that the sunlight would fall upon the Sun God Surya throughout the day and the various wall carvings leading to the temple depict “Visnu” “Gangadevi” and “Yamunadevi”. At present, only the plinth and few pillars survive but the beautiful facade, rich panellings and intricate stone carvings describe the expertise of the craftsmen of a bygone era.
The temple resides in Anantnag, an ancient city of Kashmir which has been inhabited for at least 5000 years. A Sanskrit name, the “Ananta” meaning “endless” “boundless” and the “Naga” meaning “snake” “serpent”, its name is immortalised in the tenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita
“Of the celestial naga snakes i am Ananta, of the aquatic deities i am Varuna, of departed ancestors i am Ayama and amongst dispensors of law i am Yama the Lord of death” Gita 10.29
Throughout the region of Anantnag are names which express the ancient Vedic culture which once flourished “Nagabal” “Maliknag” “Kadipora” “Sarnal Bala” “Janglatmandi” “Khanabal” “Anchidora” “Harnag” “Hutmara” “Ruhu” “Ashajipora”.
Nearby is the famous Sheshnag lake, its name is “Shesha” which means “remains” and “Naga” which means “snake” the meaning is that “Sesa is the celestial snake which “remains after the universe has been annihilated. There is also the famous Amarnath cave, seen as a holy shrine which houses a Siva lingam formed by a stalagmite. One stalagmite represents Lord Siva, another Parvatti and the other is Ganesh. The name “Amarnath” means “the immortal lord” the “Amara” meaning “immortal” and the “Natha” which we see in “Jagganatha” and “Somanath” means “lord” “master”.
The temple resides in Anantnag, an ancient city of Kashmir which has been inhabited for at least 5000 years. A Sanskrit name, the “Ananta” meaning “endless” “boundless” and the “Naga” meaning “snake” “serpent”, its name is immortalised in the tenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita
“Of the celestial naga snakes i am Ananta, of the aquatic deities i am Varuna, of departed ancestors i am Ayama and amongst dispensors of law i am Yama the Lord of death” Gita 10.29
Throughout the region of Anantnag are names which express the ancient Vedic culture which once flourished “Nagabal” “Maliknag” “Kadipora” “Sarnal Bala” “Janglatmandi” “Khanabal” “Anchidora” “Harnag” “Hutmara” “Ruhu” “Ashajipora”.
Historical temple,Martand sun temple Anantnag Kashmir
The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the chief solar deity in Hinduism) and built during the 8th century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the HinduSun-god. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ruins of the Surya Temple at Martand
The Martand Sun Temple was a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the chief solar deity in Hinduism) and built during the 8th century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the Hindu Sun-god. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Martand Sun Temple, Kashmir
Kashmir Ka Sultan - Special Story Over Ruler Of Kashmir Yousuf Shah Chak on News18 Urdu
Kashmir Ka Sultan is a Special Story Over Ruler Of Kashmir Yousuf Shah Chak on News18 Urdu.
Yousuf Shah Chak (Urdu; یُوسف شاہ چک) was a ruler of Kashmir. He was successor of his father Ali Shah Chak and ruled Kashmir from 1579 to 1586 AD. The Hindu Chaks coming from Gurez,Kashmir converted mostly to the Shia sect of Islam. The recently converted Chaks continued to maintain Hindu names such as Shanker, Pandu, etc. They were formidable fighters of huge structure and soundly defeated the great Mughal Emperor Akbar twice and that too with a much smaller army. Some disgrunted Kashmiri nobles were often pushing Akbar to annex Kashmir.
Yousuf Shah Chak sought refuge in Sialkot, before he was brought to Delhi for talks with Akbar. Akbar's forces betrayed Yousuf, and imprisoned him for the rest of his life. It is narrated that Habba Khatoon, Yousuf's love interest and a well known poetess of Kashmir, had opposed Yousuf's travel to Delhi, for she sensed Akbar's offer as a bait. She later made mentions of this in her writings. Chaks were a naturalized Kashmiri tribe of dardic ancestry from Gurez. They successfully resisted the attempts of Babur and Himayun to annex Kashmir.
Yusuf was succeeded by his son Yakub Shah Chak (a great warrior as well) who ruled Kashmir for three years until 1589 AD, when it was annexed to Mughal Empire by Akbar.
Yousuf was jailed in Bengal and later shifted to Bihar where he died. His grave remains in Bihar.
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Martand Sun Temple
TOUR GUIDE of MARTAND SUN TEMPLE
The Martand Sun Temple is a Kashmiri Hindu sanctuary devoted to Surya (the boss sun oriented god in Hinduism) and worked amid the eighth century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the Hindu Sun-god. Presently in ruins, the sanctuary is found five miles from Anantnag in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was annihilated by Islamic intruder Sikandar Butshikan.
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Kashmir’s Martand Sun Temple
The Martand Sun Temple in Jammu & Kashmir lies 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Anantnag. It was built during the 8th century A.D. by the third ruler of the Karkota Dynasty, Lalitaditya Muktapida, and destroyed by Sultan Sikandar Butshikan in the early 15th century. Now only the ruins remain to tell the story of this excellent specimen of Kashmiri architecture.
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