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Amongst
the temples in Jammu, the Raghunath Mandir takes pride of place being
situated right in the heart of the city. This temple is situated at the
city centre and was built in 1857. This temple consists of seven shrines,
each with a tower of its own. It is the largest temple complex in northern
India.
Though
130 years old, the complex is remarkable for sacred scriptures, one of the
richest collections of ancient texts and manuscripts in its library. Its
arches, surface and niches are undoubtedly influenced by Mughal
architecture while the interiors of the temple are plated with gold. The
main sanctuary is dedicated to Vishnu's eighth incarnation and Dogras'
patron deity, the Rama. It also houses a Sanskrit Library containing rare
Sanskrit manuscripts. |