Purmandal - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 28 km from Jammu, Purmandal is a sacred town located in the Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir. Often referred to as Chotta Kashi, it is one of the famous places of pilgrimage in Kashmir, and among must-include places in Jammu tour packages.

Situated on the banks of the Devika River, Purmandal was an ancient center of trade and learning. The Devika River runs down from Purmandal to Uttarvehni (flowing towards the north) through village Mandal. It is one of the rare places where a river flows from south to north. The prime attraction of the village is the Purmandal Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. There are also several temples built on rocks dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temples in the village area create a very soothing relaxed atmosphere for the people.

One can also visit a large haveli, and several dharamshalas in the village. Many of these structures are decorated with murals dating from between 1813 and 1898. Every month a mela is organized in the Purmandal village during which the devotees take a holy dip in the Devika river and seek blessings from Lord Shiva. There are a total of 12 Mela in a year, and each Mela has assigned a unique name corresponding to the month, i.e. Chaitra Chaudish, Shivraatri Mela, etc.

One can reach the temple by catching a bus or by hiring a cab from Jammu. Regular bus services are also available from the cities situated in and around Jammu.

Timings: 5 AM - 9 PM

Entry: Free