Shankar Math Temple - Uttaranchal Worship Places (Temples)

Shankar Math Temple

Famous For	The Sriyantra by which the named of city Srinagar derived is still here in the Alaknanda river.
Importance	There is a legend that a Sriyantra is made on the stone slabe(the name Srinagar is derived from this Sriyantra) in front of which human life were sacrificed to please the divine power.Adi Shakracharya thrown this slab into the Alaknanda river to stop the cruelity.This slab still lies here. It was the spot where he realised the power of Lord Shiva.
Dedicated To	Lord Shiva
Other Deities	God Vishnu and Laxmi
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Address	Srinagar
City	Pauri Garhwal
State	Uttaranchal
Location	3km from town Srinagar
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Construction Year	17th century
Costructed By	Adi Guru Shankaracharya
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Religion	Hindu
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Accesibility	Road : The temple is well connected from all parts of Pauri District
Near By Cities	Kotdwar,Rishikesh
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Other Places	Gurur Gorakhnath,Kamleshwar Temple