Shree Ranbireshwar Temple Jammu

About Shree Ranbireshwar Temple Jammu

Ranbireshwar Temple is located in Jammu city and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the ancient temples built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 A.D. In North India, this temple is the biggest temple of Lord Shiva. The main speciality of the temple is that it is built on the first floor and is located at a height from the surface of the road, as the devotees have to take a set of steps to reach the temple. The idol of Lord Shiva is very unique, as the Shivlinga is 8 feet high and is made from black stone. There are also more than 12 Shivlingas in the temple and these Shivlingas are 18 feet high and 12 feet large. Inside the temple, which has around 1.25 lakh Shivalingas brought from the Narmada River. There are also idols of Lord Ganesha, Kartikeya and Nandi in the temple.

How to Reach Shree Ranbireshwar Temple

The temple is easily accessible by taking the different modes of transportation; some of them are given below.

By Air

The nearest airport is Jammu Airport (Satwari Airport), at a distance of 7 km from the temple. You can hire a private taxi or take public transport to reach the temple. Thus, one can reach the temple by taking the airway.

By Rail

Jammu Tawi is the nearest railway station at a distance of 4 km from the temple. One can take the public transport or hire a private taxi to reach the temple. There are many trains to this station from various major cities.

By Road

The city is easily accessible with the roadways. There are facilities for private vehicles and public transport to reach the temple. Thus, one can easily reach the temple from the different location by road.

Best Time to Visit Ranbireshwar Temple

The best time to visit the temple is the month from September to March and all the festivals are celebrated at this temple. When the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing.