Sugandhesa Temple is one among the three ancient temples lying at
Pattan in
Baramulla District. The temple was constructed near
Srinagar and was named after Sugandha, the wife of King Sankaravarman. This temple is similar in architecture to other Kashmirian temples. Spanning over an area 12' 7" square, the temple stands on a double base and has a portico in front. There are inscriptions and images depicted on the niches.
The entrance to the courtyard is on the eastern wall of the temple; on entering the courtyard, there are two chambers with a partition wall and a doorway in the middle. There are many architectural fragments on the site. The cornice of the base of the peristyle resembles that of the Avantiswamin Temple. Another temple called Sankaragaurishwara Temple is nearby.
The temple can be approached from Baramulla by road. The nearest airport is at Srinagar.
