Ranbireshwar Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Jammu Airport is in the middle of the city.

• By train

  Jammu Tawi railway station, with code JAT, is connected with major cities of India.

Why devotees come here

Ranbireshwar Temple stands on Shalamar Road in Jammu, near the Civil Secretariat. It is a Shiva temple, and the Jammu district tourism page calls it the biggest Shiva temple in North India. It is named after its founder, Maharaja Ranbir Singh.

Ranbireshwar Temple is the biggest Shiva temple in North India, according to the Jammu district tourism page. The temple takes its name from its founder, Maharaja Ranbir Singh. Its address is given as Shalamar Road near the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.

Construction began in 1863 and was completed in 1878. It was built under the Dogra rulers. Inside, 12 crystal shivlings, each between 15 cm and 38 cm, are enshrined. Stone slabs hold galleries of bona lingams brought from the Narmada river, numbering 1.25 lakh. Large images of Ganesha, Kartikeya and Nandi bull stand in the temple.

Jammu people come out in their colorful best to celebrate Shivaratri at the temple. The district tourism page says that during Shivaratri you will find celebrations almost everywhere in the Jammu region.

Festivals

• Celebrated across the Jammu regionShivratri

  Jammu people come out in their colorful best to celebrate Shivaratri at the temple. The district page says celebrations are found almost everywhere in the Jammu region.

Tips for your visit

• When you ask for directions, use the address the district page gives: Shalamar Road near Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
• Look for the 12 crystal shivlings, which measure 15 cm to 38 cm, and the stone slabs inside the temple with 1.25 lakh bona lingams brought from the Narmada river.

Questions people ask