Once upon a time....

Kashmir lies in the heart of Asian continent

7th & 8th century marked the culmination of art during the reign of Karakota rulers. Also known as the golden age of temple building was brought into being by the patronage of king Avantivarman the founder of Utpala dynasty. The king built two temples, one dedicated to Lord Shiva and other dedicated to Lord Vishnu. During subsequent years due to constant wars between the weak kings and kingdoms, the  temple activity gradually started receding. An eighth-century temple that was discovered recently with only its pyramid shaped rooftop seen above water. Situated in the Manasbal Lake, the temple is located about 32 kilometers away from Srinagar. The temple is believed to have been built in honour of Lord Shiva, as some shivlings or phallic symbols have been found in the temple.