Awanti Swami temple
| Avanti Swami Temple | |
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Ruins of the temple
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 Avanti Swami Temple
Location within Jammu and Kashmir
Avanti Swami Temple
Location within Jammu and Kashmir
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| Name | |
| Proper name | Awantiswami Temple |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 33°55′N 75°00′E / 33.917°N 75.000°ECoordinates: 33°55′N 75°00′E / 33.917°N 75.000°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Pulwama |
| Location | Awantipora |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity |
Vishnu Shiva |
| Architecture | |
| Number of temples | 2 |
| History and governance | |
| Creator | Avanti Varman |
Awanti Swami Temple was a Hindu temple located in Awantipora in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. There were two temples, one each for Shiva and Vishnu. The temples were built by king Avanti Varman in 9th century A.D. on the banks of river Jhelum. The temples were destroyed by earthquakes and the site is maintained by Archeological Survey of India.
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