Temples
Devika, Babore Temples Kansar Devta's Shrine,Shaankari devta mandir, Shiv Khori Cave Temple,
Bhairav Ghati, Krimchi Temples, Shiv Parvathi Cave Shrine
Cairhai, Mutal Pingla Devi Shrine, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Deva Mayi Maa Temple, Sheshnag Shrine
Land Of DeVika
Udhampur is also known as DEVIKA NAGARI.
In the Nilmat Puran that was written in the 7th century by Nela Muni, it is mentioned that the Devika River is a manifestation of the mother Goddess Parwati herself to benefit the people of Mader Desha that covers areas between river Ravi and Chenab and the river Devika appeared on Shiv Ratri. Lord Shiva himself remains side by side with his consort Uma manifesting himself in form of Shiv Lingas at EIGHT places alongside the Devika river. The river presently runs under its sandy surface.
In Devi Mahatmays it is mentioned that there is no need to perform Japa or any ritual for obtaining spiritual benefits at this pilgrim centre, only to touch with the Devika waters or having a bath in its waters is enough to get spiritual benefits. Water comes out by digging about a foot into the sand bed. Cremation on the sands of Devika is considered as meritorious as cremation on the banks of the Ganges at Kashi.
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