Bumzuva Cave and Temple
| Bumzuva Cave and Temple | |
|---|---|
 Bumzuva_Cave | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Village of Bumazuv |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°46′19″N 75°12′47″E / 33.77194°N 75.21306°ECoordinates: 33°46′19″N 75°12′47″E / 33.77194°N 75.21306°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 12th Century |
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Bumzuva cave and temple are a group of artificial caves in Lidder Valley, village of Bumazuv or Buzma,[1] Kashmir.
Description[]
Located a mile to the north of Bavan sacred springs, the cave is carved out of limestone cliff. One of the caves has a Shiva temple enshrined.[2] This temple has a trefoil arched doorway. The temple is believed to be have been built in twelfth century A.D. The length of the cave is approximately five meter by 10 meters.[3][4] It is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.[5]
References[]
- ^ Village of Bumazuv (exterior, view of roadside shrine, 1983) MIT Libraries. Rita Sampat, Courtesy of the Aga Khan Visual Archive.
- ^ Bumzuva Caves : A symbol of peaceful coexistence Radio Chinar
- ^ "Bumzuva Cave Temple". Travel The Himalayas. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ "Temples of Jammu & Kashmir (JK)". shaivam.org. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ "Bumzuva Cave and Temple photos". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
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