Panjvaktra Mahadev Temple

Jammu is known as city of temples. Panjvaktra Mahadev Temple, commonly known as Panjbakhtar mandir is one of the oldest temples where the lingam appears in self-manifest form (Aap Shambhu). A revered shrine in Jammu it is also known with other names such as 'Shivalaya', and 'Rupaiye Wala Mandir'. The historic Shive emple is located in the heart of the Jammu city at Panjvaktra Road-which joins Kanak Mandi with Residency Road

Historical Significance

According to local legends and oral histories, Adi Shankracharya during his visits to Jammu had stayed here. While some believe that it was discovered much later in early 14th century during the reign of Raja Mal Dev. As per literary sources Guru Nanak Dev ji had visited this Mandir during the period of his second Udasi and stayed here for three days. The then King of Jammu, Raja Khokhar Dev visited Guru Nanak Dev ji at this Mandir along with his queen and entourage for instructions and blessings. Guru Nanak Dev ji expounded to him the discourse on ‘Raj Dharma’ and blessed him.