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Garur




Garur Village is situated on the north-eastern shore of the Wular Lake. This quaint hamlet assumes prominence due to the presence of a small medieval temple, measuring 4' 2" square internally and 7' 3" high from basement to cornice. It is situated on the bank of a spring, facing north-west.

Due to age and the brunt of nature's fury, the temple is more or less in a dilapidated state. The roof is missing while the base is buried underground. The steps, which once lead to the river, do no longer exist. The architectural pattern indicates a pedimented roof and a ceiling built of overlapping stones. The external trefoil niches are remarkably absent while a small pointed niche on the walls bears a sculptured relief, which has a three - headed Shiva on its back. Other two figures are too obscure to identify.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Baramulla

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