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8th centuryNaranag, Ganderbal district, below Mount Harmukh
Two groups of stone temples in a remote river valley.
The temples at Naranag stand beside the Wangath stream at the foot of Harmukh, a mountain sacred to Shiva. The complex, dedicated to Shiva, was a pilgrimage centre for centuries, and today it is the starting point for treks to the Gangabal lake.
Facts
- The building of the complex is traditionally linked to Lalitaditya, with later additions.
- The site is made up of two groups of temples a short walk apart.
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