GANDHARABALI - KSHEERABHAVANI MANDIR

Nestled in the lap of holy Himalayas, this ancient keshera - Bhavani is receiving ardent devotion from the pious theists ever since Rama bhakta Hanuman returned from Lankarajya after putting to death the ten headed denon Ravamabrahma and his asurabalaga. The legend embodies an account that Hanuman passionately desired the conquest of Sri Rama to be published and perpetrated by some monuments that would herald the glory of Ramarajya. So he brought the sacrosanct image of Kesheerabhavani from Lanka and installed in a befitting shrine at this remote village the northern end of Bharatha varsha. Since then this potent archamurthi is being adored with great religious fervour

The Mother is a ashtabhuja-eight armed exuding tranquility from her broad lotus eyes lighting up her enchanting visage. She has a passion for raining boons on the genuine bhaktas, and as her compassion relieved people from the unfordable seas of troubles she entered into the hearts of devotees and looking after them as mother. Is she not the Universal Mother? Did she ever desert her own dearest? With the passage of time, her glory is ascending and her ardent devotees are enjoying carefree existence. During the periodical events, huge crowds congregate and offer prayers with great devotional favour.

It lies 31 km off Srinagar and can be reached from Pathankot in four wheelers.

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