Sarthal is a region in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), famous for Sarthal Devi Temple.[1]

Sarthal
Sarthal is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Sarthal
Sarthal
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates: 33°13′54″N 75°49′13″E / 33.231768°N 75.820194°E / 33.231768; 75.820194
Country India
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictKishtwar
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu, English
 • SpokenKashmiri, Gojri, Kishtwari
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182204
Distance from Kishtwar town25 kilometres (16 mi)
Distance from Jammu250 kilometres (160 mi)
Websitekishtwar.nic.in

Sarthal Devi Temple

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A Hindu shrine, Sarthal Mata is famous for annual pilgrimage known as Sarthal Yatra. The idol which is considered as re-incarnation of Goddess Durga, was originally carved from stones by locals during the period of Raja Agar Dev of Kishtwar and later, renovated by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1936.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "J-K: Three-day long traditional Sarthal Devi Yatra begins in Kishtwar's Sarkoot". Asian News International. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Sarthal Devi Yatra – 2021". www.kishtwar.nic.in. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.