PANCHBAKHTAR TEMPLE

Panchbakhtar Temple also known by the name of Rupai Wala Mndir, is one of the oldest Shiva Temple in the region of Jammu. The Lingam of the temple is self manifested. This temple of rare antiquity, heritage and spiritual importance, is situated in the heart of the city, in an area of more than twenty five kanals, at Panchvaktar Mahadev Road, Jammu. It has since long been known as Dashnam Akhara and very deeply connected with Amar Nath Yatra. Panchvaktar (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, in early fourteenth century. The Lingam in this temple is self manifested (Aap Shambu) The temple of such a rare antiquity, heritage and spiritual importance, is situated in the heart of the city at Panch vaktar Road, Jammu.