Kashmir

Place : Kashmir
Part of the Body Fallen : Right Hand
Name of Shakti : Saraswathi Devi
Description :
The temple is so vital to Kashmiris that Kashmiri language has the script of Sharda, which is little similar to Devanagari. Kalhana in Rajatarangini has said, devotees of Durga and Shiva from all over the country would flock to the temple of Sharda which can be approached from Bandipur in North Kashmir, about 80 km from Srinagar.
Through centuries the temple had remained the object of worship and devotion of lakhs of pilgrims from all over the country. Though in ruins now, the entire temple complex inspires grandeur and awe. The temple had a massive library attached to it which had priceless works on art, science, literature, architecture, music, humanities, medicine, astrology, astronomy, philosophy, law and jurisprudence and sanskrit etc. The library was used by scholars from even neighbouring countries.

About the Temple:

Location: Sharda Main Bazar, Sharda, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Country: India
Built-In: 1st century
Deity: Sharada
Architectural Styles:Kashmiri
Temple Timings:5 am to 12 pm,4 pm to 9 pm
Best Time To Visit: Marchi to June