Sarthal
Sarthal | |
|---|---|
  Sarthal Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates: 33°13′54″N 75°49′13″E / 33.231768°N 75.820194°E / 33.231768; 75.820194 | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Kishtwar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu, English |
| • Spoken | Kashmiri, Gojri, Kishtwari |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 182204 |
| Distance from Kishtwar town | 25 kilometres (16 mi) |
| Distance from Jammu | 250 kilometres (160 mi) |
| Website | kishtwar.nic.in |
Sarthal is a region in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), famous for Sarthal Devi Temple.[1]
Sarthal Devi Temple
A Hindu shrine, Sarthal Mata is famous for annual pilgrimage known as Sarthal Yatra. The idol which is considered as re-incarnation of Goddess Durga, was originally carved from stones by locals during the period of Raja Agar Dev of Kishtwar and later, renovated by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1936.[2]
References
- ^ "J-K: Three-day long traditional Sarthal Devi Yatra begins in Kishtwar's Sarkoot". Asian News International. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Sarthal Devi Yatra – 2021". www.kishtwar.nic.in. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.