KHEERBAWANI TEMPLE, Ganderbal

Kheer Bhawani or Ksheer Bhawani is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kheer Bhavani (Maharagnya Bhagwati) constructed over a sacred spring. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir, most of them who worship her as their protective patron deity (Kuladevi). The temple is situated at a distance of 14 miles east of Srinagar near the village of Tulmul. The term kheer refers to rice pudding that is offered in the spring to propitiate the Goddess, which became part of the name of the temple. As is the custom with Hindu deities, she has many names: Maharagya Devi, Ragnya Devi, Rajni, Ragnya Bhagwati, and so on.Khee


Connectivity

  • Nearest Airport - Sheik ul alam international airport srinagar.47 km away
  • Nearest Railway Station - Udhampur 220km, sopore 37.1km away
  • Nearest Bus Stop - Ganderbal 4.5 km
  • Nearest Helipad - Sainik school manasbal 4.9km away.

Special Features

  • Mela kheerbawai is celebrated every year on 18th of june.