Narsingh Mandir
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Deity: Narasimha - नरसिंह Place: Kathua Kashmir
Narsingh Mandir. Dedicated to Narasimha. Located in Kathua.
- Primary Deity
- Narasimha / नरसिंह
- Address
- gate no 7, Narsingh Mandir, Govindsar village
History
Narasimha Temple (Itawa) is a principal North Indian shrine dedicated to Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, situated in Itawa in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. On account of its riches it has been called the 'northern Padmanabha'. The temple holds precious jewellery and immovable assets spread across several districts. At present it is managed under the mahant tradition and by a trust.
Spiritual Significance
An important centre of devotion to Narasimha in North India, noted for its wealth and often likened to Padmanabha, indicating both religious prominence and material endowments.
- Nearest City: Kathua