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AWANTISWAMIN TEMPLE
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On the Srinagar-Jammu NH-1A, at a distance of approx. 30 kms lies the two temple ruins in Awantipora, in Pulwama District. The first ruin is the Awantiswamin Temple, A Vaishnava temple built by king Awantivarman (855 AD – 883 AD) where Vaikuntha Vishnu was the presiding deity. The second ruin is Avanteswara Temple, built by King Lalitaditya dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in Awantipora town, but Awantiswamin is better preserved.
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On the Srinagar-Jammu NH-1A, at a distance of approx. 30 kms lies the two temple ruins in Awantipora, in Pulwama District. The first ruin is the Awantiswamin Temple, A Vaishnava temple built by king Awantivarman (855 AD – 883 AD) where Vaikuntha Vishnu was the presiding deity. The second ruin is Avanteswara Temple, built by King Lalitaditya dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in Awantipora town, but Awantiswamin is better preserved.
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