Purmandal Temple, often referred as ‘Chhota Kashi’, is a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. At a distance of about 30 km from Jammu city, it is located on the bank of River Devak. There are multi shiv lingams at the temple and most of the lingam have originated naturally called in local dialect as ‘Aap Shambhu’. Hundreds of devotees throng the place to pay obeisance to Umapati (Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati) and obtain their blessThe closest airport to reach here is Jammu Airport and the nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi Railway Station. “Purmandal” is a holy place located in Jammu DistricThet, Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 30 km to the east of Jammu. It is also referred as ‘Chhota Kashi’.ing to lead a happy and prosperous life. In historical period, great Guru Nanak and Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab have visited this temple.
An annual 3 day Purmandal Mela is organized during Shivratri to celebrate the marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. On Shivratri the region of Jammu wears a festive look.
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The closest airport to reach here is Jammu Airport and the nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi Railway Station. “Purmandal” is a holy place located in Jammu District,Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 30 km to the east ofJammu. It is also referred as ‘Chhota Kashi’.
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Purmandal Dristrict Samba Purmandal Jammu and Kashmir, 181145
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