NOTES

• (Shankracharya Temple, 6,200 feet above sea level and 1,000 feet above ground level) is on the top of a hillock in Srinagar, very close to the Dal Gate. It was originally constructed by Sandiman (2629-2664 B.C.) and rebuilt by Gopaditya (426-365 B.C.). It is a Shiva temple and inside it there is a circular chamber. The sanctum contains a big lingam. The temple is now named after the great philosopher and teacher, Sri Shankracharya.
• parbath (Hari Parbat Fort, 400 feet above the city) is on the northern side of Srinagar. On the top of the hill, there is a temple to the Goddess durga: who is worshipped at a point called . On the same hill, there is a Muslim shrine of . It is claimed that the fort was built by a Pathan governor, Atta Mohammad Khan (1812 A.D.). Its two gates are named   and .
• is Lord Shiva. He is an ascetic god and consort of Parvati, daughter of the Himalayas.