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74-571: Manwal is a town in Udhampur district of the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir , India. It lies 28 km (17 mi) away from the district headquarters of Udhampur . Manwal is a small town surrounded by the Shivalik Mountains . The Manwal railway station is located approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) from the main town area. Manwal is famous for an ancient Devi Bhagavati Temple which lies in

148-429: A "rainwater spout or gargoyle ". It is also seen as water spouts at the source of a spring. The artistic carving in stone is in the form of identical pair of makaras flanked by two Nāgas (snake gods) along with a crown of Garuda , which is called the kirtimukha face. Such depictions are also seen at the entrance of wooden doorways as the top arch and also as a torana behind Buddha 's images. Stone sculptures of

222-766: A Mandapa (Hall). The entrance of the antrala has a joist which is carved with figures of Ganesha at the center while its jambs bear the characters of Ganga and Yamuna. Externally, the temple is well ornamented. It has foliated projecting triangles alternating with rectangular fortes surmounted by stepped pediments. Garbhagriha is wreathed with plain mouldings, niches on central projection for Parsva Devtas (subsidiary Gods). The temple structure dates back to circa 10th century AD. Favorite tourist spots like Mansar, Suruisar, Patnitop, Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra etc. are 10 km,18 km,75 km and 50 km respectively. Manwal falls under Ramnagar constituency. Manwal railway station lies on Jammu-Udhampur line of Northern Railway Zone of

296-415: A black temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and faces east. The literal translation for Kala Dera is "Black Stones". It comprises a Garbhagriha (Sanctum), an Antarala (Vestibule), an Ardhamandapa (Entrance Porch) and a Mandapa (Hall). The temple is built on a high platform and heralded by a Mandapa. The entrance is through a flight of stairs in the east direction. The superstructure is somewhat missing and

370-602: A counterinsurgency division in the North-East to the Srinagar valley and now to a high altitude mountain division at Kargil. XVI Corps is believed to be one of the largest corps in the world as it consists of five divisions. As of mid-1999 there were two divisions, comprising approximately 15,000 soldiers each, manning the LoC and the Line of Actual Control with China from Kargil to Siachen. While

444-485: A demon called Sudheet came to pay his respectful obeisance. But his demonic look frightened the Goddess and She made a loud shriek. Her cry revered acted across the mountains surrounding the valley. Lord Shiva was disturbed by the sound. When He opened His eyes, He saw the demon, at whom he hurled His invincible Trident (Holy Trishul). As the trident pierced through Sudheet, he began to chant Lord Shiva's name. Lord Shiva realized

518-413: A headquarters at Shimla. The 1965 and 1971 Wars demonstrated that the area under General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Command was too vast for effective command. Accordingly, in 1971, duplicate headquarters with duplicated staff were set up at Shimla and Bhatinda. After 1971, Headquarter Northern Command was established at Udhampur, taking over responsibility for Jammu , Kashmir and Ladakh . It

592-400: A mythical animal with the body of a fish, trunk of an elephant, feet of a lion, eyes of a monkey, ears of a pig, and the tail of a peacock. A more succinct explanation is provided: "An ancient mythological symbol, the hybrid creature is formed from a number of animals such that collectively possess the nature of a crocodile. It has the lower jaw of a crocodile, the snout or trunk of an elephant,

666-498: A necessary state of chaos before the emergence of a new state of order. Makara is also the emblem of Kamadeva , the god of love and desire. Kamadeva is also known as 'Makara-Ketu' which means "having the makara for an emblem". It is the tenth sign of the Zodiac , called rāśi in Sanskrit, which is equivalent to the zodiacal sign of Capricorn ( goat symbol). From the 2nd century BCE,

740-426: A number of panchayats . The 2011 census indicates the population of the district to be 554,985. There are 871 females for every 1000 males in the district. The overall literacy rate is 54.16%, with 66.43% for males and 39.89% for females. The majority of the population of the district practice Hinduism. The majority are Dogras in this district. There are a large number of nomadic Gujjars and Bakarwals present in

814-539: A sandy surface. In Devi Mahatmya it is mentioned, that there is no need to perform Japa or any ritual for obtaining spiritual benefits at this pilgrimage site, but only to touch the Devika waters or bathing in them. Water from the Devika can be retrieved by digging a foot into the sand bed. Cremation on the sands of Devika is considered as meritorious as on the banks of the Ganges at Kashi. The Northern Command Headquarters of

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888-475: A shivling came to be known as Sudhmahadev. Krimchi temples : Krimchi is the site of one of the oldest temple complexes of the state. Believed to have been constructed in the 11th - 12th century AD, this group of temples, also locally known as the Pandava Temples. Consists of four large and three small temples dedicated to Lord Shiv. The architecture of the temples shows Greek (Hellenic) influences. As per

962-577: Is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width. Surinsar-Mansar Lakes is designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005. Besides being an excursion destination in the state, it is also a holy site, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Manasarovar . On the Eastern Bank of the Lake there is a shrine to Sheshnag , a snake with six heads. Surinsar Lake : Surinsar Lake

1036-409: Is also built on an elevated platform. There is a Makara-Mukha ( makara -faced) pranala through which the water flows into a small rectangular storage tank and is carved out of a single block. The roof of Mandappa is supported on four fluted columns surmounted by capitals. Besides the principal entrance facing the central aisles, it has two smaller entrances at the rear end. The figures on the jambs of

1110-470: Is also the insignia of the love god Kamadeva , who has no dedicated temples and is also known as Makaradhvaja , "one whose flag depicts a makara". Makara is a Sanskrit word which means "sea-animal, crocodile". Josef Friedrich Kohl of Würzburg University and several German scientists argued that makara is based on the dugong instead, based on his reading of Jain text of Sūryaprajñapti. The South Asian river dolphin may also have contributed to

1184-455: Is as ornaments in the form of bracelets in hollow silver ware inlaid with jewels for eyes and ears, which is given as a wedding gift to the bride. Some traditional account also links the Makara to the water monitor as both has body parts (example: jaws, meat etc.) which are stated to possess aphrodisiac properties. Makara has been depicted typically as half mammal and half fish. In many temples,

1258-455: Is depicted in the Vajrayana as a weapon of strength and tenacity. The Vajrayan weapons which have makara symbolism are: axe, iron hook, curved knife, vajra, and ritual dagger, in all of which the theme is "emergence of the blade from the open mouth of the makara". Its symbolic representation in the form of a makara head at the corner of temple roofs is as water element which also functions as

1332-480: Is depicted with the forequarters of an elephant and the hindquarters as a fish tail. Crocodile was also a form which was used in the earlier days which was shown with human body. In many temples, the depiction is in the form of half fish or seal with head of an elephant. It is also shown with head and jaws resembling a crocodile, an elephant trunk with scales of fish and a peacock tail. Other accounts identify it with Gangetic dolphin having striking resemblances with

1406-408: Is erected on a massive platform which can be reached with a flight of twelve steps on the west side. We suddenly found ourselves in a wide chamber with eight fluted columns having ornamental bases. These columns might have been used for the support of horizontal and oblique slabs which we found in one of the surviving roofs of Kala Dera temples." These slabs support the stone sheets forming the roof of

1480-751: Is gathering dust. This facility is now being developed as a state-of-the-art International Yoga Center. Gauri Kund : Place where Parvati took bath regularly located in Sudmahadev. Owing to a multitude of shrines and temples, Udhampur is also known as Devika Nagari meaning City of the Goddess . Places of worship located in the district include Aparneshar Temple (Parvati Janmbhoomi), Sudh Mahadev (Shool Panishwar Mahadev), 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 In

1554-591: Is located in the district. Temperature varies considerably in the Udhampur District, as the altitude ranges from 600–3,000 metres (2,000–9,800 ft). Chenab , Ans, Tawi and Ujh are the main rivers. The district is rich in minerals such as coal , bauxite , gypsum and limestone . Udhampur district comprises eight tehsils ( Chenani , Ramnagar Tehsil , basantgarh, latti, Majalta and seventeen blocks, namely, dudu Basantgarh, Gordi, Chenani , Bajalta , Panchari, Ramnagar and Udhampur. Each block consists of

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1628-606: Is one of watery creatures and even from the pre-era of the field of Buddhist art , Makara has been depicted both in work of literature and stone carvings . Makara gained a distinctive position in the Sinhala Buddhist culture - a special place not given in Buddhist artwork in other countries. The Makaragala (dragon balustrade) is another kind of stone carvings which portray the Makara (dragon). These artworks used to decorate

1702-467: Is situated in the Chenani Tehsil of District Udhampur. The Temple of Sudh Mahadev is about 50 km away from District Headquarter of Udhampur. The temple is one of the oldest Shiva Temples of Jammu & Kashmir State. Sudh Mahadev is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated at a height of approximately 1225m. One legend associated with this shrine is as: Once, when Goddess Parvati was in deep prayer,

1776-425: Is surrounded by thickly wooded mountain ranges and it is a picnic spot. Surinsar Lake and Mansar Lake are considered to be twin lakes; Mansar is located 30 km away from it. The Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the midst of both the lakes and supports 3 mammalian species and 15 avifauna species including crane. According to Hindu mythological legends, the origin of the lake is closely associated with

1850-431: Is the giant head, often took place on the top of the entrance with makaras projected on either sides of kala's head flanking the portal or projecting on top corner as antefixes. Kala-makara theme also can be found on stairs railings on either sides. On upper part of stairs, the mouth of kala's head projecting makara downward. The intricate stone carving of twin makaras flanking the lower level of stairs with its bodies forming

1924-455: Is the unique character of this temple. Since this is a Shikhara style of temple and in structure closely related to Krimchi temples the time period of its construction is believed to be around the 10th century. Historians and art critics could not trace the genesis of the feudal lords responsible for its construction. Manwal area of this district has a few monuments whose existence dates back to about 10th century AD. Kala Dera temple refers to

1998-558: The Mahabharata too, the Makara is associated with Krishna's son and Kamadeva , the God of Love, suggesting they are identical. In Hindu iconography , Makara is represented as the vahana ('vehicle') of Ganga , the river goddess. A row of makara may run along the wall of a Hindu temple, act as the hand rail of a staircase, or form an arch above a doorway. The leading Hindu temple architect and builder Ganapati Sthapati describes Makara as

2072-670: The Indian Army is based in Udhampur and consists of three Corps , the XIV, XV, and XVI. All units are deployed along the Line of Control in Kashmir, with the exceptions of the 39th Infantry Division, and the 2nd, 3rd, and 16th Independent Armored Brigades. Prior to Independence, Northern Command Headquarters was located at Rawalpindi , and was responsible for the defence of North West India . After Partition ,

2146-461: The Kirtimukha (the 'Face of Glory'), and descends into the gaping jaws of another Makara. Varuna is also depicted as a white man sitting on the monster makara. As a marine monster, it is also shown with the head and legs of an antelope , and the body and tail of a fish. A makara made in iron shows the monster in the form of half stag and half fish. These elements are variously joined to form one of

2220-511: The Makara appears to have been the symbol of Pradyumna , son of Vāsudeva Krishna . One of the epithets of Pradyumna in literature, such as in Harivamsa 99, is "Makaradhvaja", meaning "he whose banner or standard is the crocodile". A pillar capital with the effigy of a Makara crocodile found at Besnagar near the Heliodorus pillar dedicated to Vasudeva , is also attributed to Pradyumna. In

2294-528: The Tibetan Buddhist format it evolved from the Indian form of makara. However, it is different in some ways such as, "display of lions fore paws, a horse's mane, the gills and tendrils of a fish, and the horns of a deer or dragon. From its once simple fishtail, sometimes feathered, now emerges as a complex spiraling floral pattern known as makara-tail design (Sanskrit makaraketu )". In Tibetan iconography, it

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2368-479: The medieval era of South India , Makara was shown as a fifth stage of development, symbolized in the form of an elephant head and body with an elaborately foliated fish tail. Most myths maintain this symbolism of this stage in the evolution of life. (Note makara in fifth row of animistic carvings in temple wall at right.) The temples of ancient Java is notable with the application of kala -makara as both decorative and symbolic elements of temple architecture. Kala

2442-588: The vahana (vehicle) of the river goddess Ganga , Narmada , and of the god of the ocean, Varuna . Makara are considered guardians of gateways and thresholds, protecting throne rooms as well as entryways to temples; it is the most commonly recurring creature in Hindu and Buddhist temple iconography , and also frequently appears as a gargoyle or as a spout attached to a natural spring. Makara-shaped earrings called Makarakundalas are sometimes worn by Hindu deities, for example Shiva , Vishnu , Surya , and Chandi . Makara

2516-611: The 7th century text, the Nilamata Purana by Nila Muni, it is mentioned that the Devika River is a manifestation of the mother Goddess Parvati to benefit people of Mader Desha that covers the areas between river Ravi and Chenab and the river Devika and appears on the Shiv Ratri. Lord Shiva and his consort Uma are believed to manifest together at eight places alongside the Devika river. The subterranean river Devika presently flows under

2590-557: The 8 Mountain Division had been given sole charge of guarding 150 kilometers of the border in the Kargil sector, the 3 Infantry Division was in charge of Siachen and the Aksai Chin border. Significantly, as the 15 Corps mobilised its forces for the counterattack and elements of the 18 Mountain Division poured into the various sectors of Kargil, the people of Jammu & Kashmir were steadfast against

2664-659: The Command Headquarters was allocated to Pakistan. In India, a new headquarters designated as Western Command was located at Shimla to look after the Northern borders with Pakistan and some portions of Tibet. The need for a separate headquarters in the North was felt during First Kashmir War in 1948. The experience of wars in 1962 , 1965 and 1971 reinforced the conviction that the Northern Theatre needed to be commanded by

2738-572: The Indian Railways. Udhampur district Udhampur is an administrative district in the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. Covering an area of 4,550 square kilometres (1,760 sq mi) in the Himalayan mountains, the district has its headquarters in the town of Udhampur . The Northern Command headquarters of the Indian Army

2812-412: The architrave above the columns of the porch of the sanctum on the northern side of the mandappa contains ornamented Navagraha panel. The ASI has played an important part in bringing the structure back to its original state. This temple is assigned the same date as the previous ones. Devi Bhagavati temple consists of a Garbhagriha (Sanctum), an Antarala (Vestibule), an Ardhamandapa (Entrance Porch) and

2886-408: The buildings' corners. The Newa art of Nepal uses this depiction extensively. In Newar architecture, its depiction is; "as guardian of gateways, the makara image appears on the curved prongs of the vast crossed-vajra that encompasses the four gateways of the two-dimensional mandala . Of the three dimensional-mandala this crossed-vajra supports the whole structure of the mandala palace symbolizing

2960-466: The carvings of the river deities and their maids. In the center of each upper beam, there is a carving of Lord Ganesha . They are planned in the style of Sapt Rathis. The niches with lotus flower decoration and the horizontal beam supported by two vertical columns contain different deities. Some of the niches are devoid of any deity. The outer walls of the temple are decorated with the chiseling of geometrical figures, triangles, quadrangles and so on, which

3034-429: The chamber or so-called antechamber. There are four garbhagrihas. The upper door beams of the entrance possess the beautiful carvings of Gods and Goddesses which have deteriorated to some extent. However, carvings of navgrahas on the horizontal upper beam of the door of the garbhagrihas, situated at the north side of the temple, are still magnificent in their form and structure. Almost all the frames of garbhagrihas contain

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3108-593: The creation of its new command known as South Western Command with its headquarters at Jaipur, which formally came into being on 18 April 2005. the South-Western Command, will operate in conjunction with the Udhampur-based Northern Command and Chandimandir-based Western Command. The reallocation of forces to the South-Western Command from Northern Command and Western Command was not immediately apparent. For an effective operational preparedness in

3182-486: The decade 2001–2011 was 20.86%. Udhampur has a sex ratio of 870 females for every 1000 males (which varies with religion), and a literacy rate of 69.9%. The religious composition of the district is: Hindu 88.12%, Muslim 10.77%. Languages of Udhampur district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 81.36% of the population spoke Dogri , 5.18% Gojri , 3.67% Hindi , 2.81% Gaddi , 1.35% Pahari and 1.30% Kashmiri as their first language. Mansar lake : Mansar

3256-432: The depiction is in the form of half fish or seal with head of an elephant. It is also shown in an abstract, chimeric form with head and jaws of a crocodile , an elephant trunk with scales of fish and a peacock tail. Lakshmi sitting on a lotus is also a depiction in which she pulls the tongue of the elephant shaped makara is meant to project Lakshmi's image as the goddess of prosperity, wealth and well being. It represents

3330-438: The distance between Jammu and Srinagar by 30 km and travel time by two hours. The all-weather tunnel bypasses snowfall and avalanche prone areas in winter at places like Patnitop , Kud , and Batote that obstruct NH 44 every winter and cause long queues of vehicles - sometimes for days at length. Shool Panishwar Mahadev Temple/ Sudhmahadev : The 2800 years old temple Sudh Mahadev also Shool Panishwar Mahadev Temple

3404-587: The district as well. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes account for 25% and 10.1% of the population of the district. According to the 2011 census Udhampur district has a population of 555,357, greater than that of Brunei and roughly equal to the EU nation of Luxembourg . This gives it a ranking of 538th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 211 inhabitants per square kilometre (550/sq mi). Its population growth rate over

3478-430: The door and porch are now damaged. A well can be spotted in close vicinity. This temple is also constructed on a raised rectangular platform which is approached by a flight of stairs on the west side. It has two principal square sanctums divided from each other by a luxuriant cell. Each of the sanctums is preceded by a porch having two fluted pillars surmounted by a very baroque vase and floral capitals. The decoration over

3552-486: The enemy forces. With the induction of 14 Corps into Ladakh, the supply-load on the Army Service Corps (ASC) has increased tremendously. Given the politico-military situation on India's borders, a large portion of the army is deployed in some of the most inhospitable terrain. As of early 2002 these units had been joined by Central Command's I Corps Strike Force consisting of three divisions. The Indian Army announced

3626-491: The entrance of Buddhist stupas , temples and Bo trees . There are two balustrades at main entrance of Lankatilaka Viharaya in Kandy and they are sometimes called Gajasinha balustrades because of the shape of the Makara there. The Muragala (guardstone) has given a highest place to Makara . Over the head of the gatekeeper carved in there, the figures of Makara can be seen. Sinhala Buddhist artists considered Makara

3700-476: The garbhgrihas once carried an image of Shakti, the divine power of creation. The outer chamber is open but the entrance doors have been richly carved with deities of different natures. The horizontal beam of the door has been carved with the images of navgraha , and is intermittently decorated with floral and geometrically designed motifs. The temple is a wide path around the main building wherein several sculptures of gods are kept. The most prominent among them are

3774-577: The ground, surrounded by deodar trees. This is the place where mother Parvati was born and married Lord Shiva. One divine rock (patthar) related to the wedding of Parvati and Shiva can also be spotted in this shrine. Ever since Dhirendra Brahmachari , the Yogic mentor of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi , was killed in air crash in June 1994 property worth hundreds of crore in Mantalai Aparna Asharam

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3848-650: The handle of a temple key of Gadaladeniya Temple built in 1344 in Diggala in Kandy District . The Makara has also been used as a clan symbol by the Karavas and Karaiyars of Sri Lanka , who both share similar origin and were collectively known as Kurukulam . Since at least 14 century AD, they have used Makara flags in their ceremonies. Clan titles such as Aditya and Varunakulasuriyan were used by them, to indicate their connection to ancient Hindu god Varuna . In

3922-424: The image of the makara. In Tibetan it is called the "chu-srin", and also denotes a hybrid creature. It is generally depicted as half terrestrial animal in the frontal part (stag, deer, or elephant) and half aquatic animal in the hind part (usually of a fish, a dolphin, or a snake, though sometimes a peacock or even a floral tail is depicted). Though Makara may take many different forms throughout Hindu culture, in

3996-435: The images of Surya and Mahavira. There is a strange sculpture of a carved serpentine coil kept in a niche of the main wall of the parikrama. Other images include various incarnations of Shakti and Shiva . The temples are stone structures, which the great Kashmir ruler Lalitaditya built at the foot of Harmukh mountain in Kashmir in the 8th century AD. The remains of the ancient temples feature art and architecture that

4070-687: The immovable stability of the vajra-ground on which it stands." Most spouts of old Nepalese drinking fountains (called dhunge dhara ) have the shape of a makara. Makara is the Sinhala term for dragon , an important figure in Sinhala Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka . It is depicted on toranas in temple architecture and objects of prestige such as in kastanes . The Makara is widely used in Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture, often depicted on toranas . Since ancient time, easterners believe that Makara

4144-488: The latter, now found mainly in Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary . Others portray it as a fish body with an elephant's head. The tradition identifies the makara with water, the source of all existence and fertility. In a Hindu temple, the Makara often serves as the structural bookends of a thoranam or archway around a deity. The arch emerges up from the jaws of one Makara, rises to its peak,

4218-499: The legendary warrior of Mahabharat, Arjun. It is said to believe that Arjun shot an arrow in to the Mansar and a spring gushed of the earth and now it is known as Surinsar Lake. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel : It is India's longest road tunnel with a length of 9.28 km (5.8 mi). It is the first tunnel in the India with a fully integrated tunnel control system. The tunnel reduces

4292-573: The legends, Raja Kichak of Mahabharat was said to be the creator of town Krimchi and the Kingdom. It is also said that Pandavas while in exile remained there for a long period. Latti : Latti is a village in Dudu Block in Udhampur District of Jammu & Kashmir UT , India. It is located 83 km towards East from District headquarters Udhampur. Aparneshar Temple ( Mantalai temple) : Aparneshar Temple or Mantalai Temple at an elevation of 1450 metres from

4366-400: The mistake, so He offered to bring Sudheet back to life. But Sudheet refused to come back to life telling Lord Shiva that only by dying at His hands would he be able to obtain moksha (Salvation). Moved by the demon's words, Lord Shiva ordered that, henceforth, Sudheet's name would be taken before His own at the place where he was killed. That is how the place where Goddess Parvati used to worship

4440-508: The modern world, its form is always related to the marsh crocodile or water monitor . According to an art historian, John Boardman , depictions of Makara and Chinese Dragon might have been influenced by Kētos in Greek Mythology , possibly after contact with silk-road images of the Kētos . In Sinhalese ancient artwork Makara is made up of body parts of six or seven animals such as

4514-459: The most common recurring themes in Indian temple iconography. In Indian art, the makara finds expression in the form of many motifs, and has been portrayed in different styles. Makara figures are placed on the entry points ( Toranas ) of several Buddhist monuments, including the stupa of Sanchi , a world heritage site. It is found guarding the entrances to royal thrones (see Distribution below). In

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4588-675: The onus of fencing the Line of Control to curtail the levels of infiltration and exfiltration. The XIV Corps is the field formation that is responsible for Ladakh and Kargil , and is responsible for intelligence about enemy positions near the Line of Control. The Kargil operation in 1999 was primarily the responsibility of the 8 Mountain Division, the formation that was rushed there after the intrusions were detected in May 1999. 56 Mountain Brigade deployed two battalions to contain intrusions in Mashkoh and Dras while

4662-507: The stair's railings. These types of stairs decorations can be observed in Borobudur and Prambanan temples. Makara's trunks are often describes as handling gold ornaments or spouting jewels, while in its mouth often projected Gana dwarf figures or animals such as lions or parrots. Makaras are also a characteristic motif of the religious Khmer architecture of the Angkor region of Cambodia which

4736-606: The symbol of prosperity and self-sufficiency so they were not hesitant in portraying the sign of Makara in the entrance arch gateway to the religious places, such as temple , stupa or bodi. Precious examples for the above are Temple of the Tooth and Lankatilaka Temple in Kandy . Examples for the arched gateway with Makara over the image of Buddha can be seen in Ridi iharaya and Dambulla cave temple . A figure of Makara has been carved to

4810-461: The temple has two columns of the sanctum, the entrance to the Mandappa and the bases of four jambs. Between the sanctum and the Mandappa lies a porch which also contains similar pillar bases. The noteworthy architectural members lying at the site are fluted, shafts, carved ceiling with inverted lotus flowers beside sculptures which have been preserved. A second temple is Saptaratha on plan externally and

4884-496: The third battalion (18 Grenadiers) established the crucial firm base 1000 feet below Tololing at 15,000 feet. 8 Mountain Div was tasked to clear nearly 50 pockets of intrusions in Mashkoh. Of the 16 battalions involved in the war, only 10 were employed at Kargil. The 8 Mountain Division played a major role in evicting intrusions and defeating the Pakistan army at Kargil. It switched in 1990 from

4958-520: The town. The Devi Bhagavati Temple was originally dedicated to Vishnu and dates back to the 10th or 11th century CE. Bhagavati temple has been taken over by the Archaeological Survey of India for preservation and protection along with four other ancient temples. It consists of a Garbhgriha (sanctum) and an Antarala with square Mandapa. The walls of the Mandapa have eight niches. As per legend,

5032-536: The trunk of the elephant , jaws of the crocodile , ears of the mouse or ape , extruding teeth of wild swine , the tail plume of the peacock and feet of the lion . During Vedic times when Indra was the god of heaven, Varuna (the Vedic water god) became the God of the seas and rode on makara, which was called "the water monster vehicle". Vishnu's earrings are shown in the form of Makara; but makarakundala can also decorate Shiva's ears. Its contemporary usage

5106-469: The tusks and ears of a wild boar, the darting eyes of a monkey, the scales and the flexible body of a fish, and the swirling tailing feathers of a peacock." Traditionally, a makara is considered to be an aquatic mythical creature. Makara has been depicted typically as half mammal and half fish. Some traditional accounts identify it with a crocodile , specifically the Mugger because of its etymological roots. It

5180-502: The western sector, in mid-2005 Indian Army raised a new corps at Yol Cantt in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The new corps, christened 9 Corps, comprises 26 and 29 Infantry Divisions, which had previously been allocated to XVI Corps / Nagrota Corps, and a number of brigades. Udhampur District has four assembly constituencies namely Udhampur West, Udhampur East, Chenani and Ramnagar. Makara (Hindu mythology) Makara appears as

5254-679: Was Lt Gen PS Bhagat. The command has been in the operational mode since its inception. It saw a number of high and low-intensity operations. Troops of the Northern Command have been manning the highest battlefield in the world at the Siachen Glacier where the altitude of the posts varies from 15,000 to 23,000 ft. This command has played a crucial role in fighting against the proxy war that began in 1990. Over 18,000 terrorists have been killed, more than 80 tons of explosives and almost 40,000 weapons have been recovered. The command also took

5328-407: Was decided in June 1972 to raise Northern Command at Udhampur, with two corps under it, to look after the defence of this region. This strength has now increased to three corps. Northern Command now controls this sensitive region of the country which covers the entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and contiguous portions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh . The first GOC-in-C of Northern Command

5402-488: Was prevalent in their time. Some of the stones, monolithic beams, and pillars used in their construction are over a dozen feet long and their sculptures and carvings are splendid and impressive. Historian Ashok Jerath, in his book tilted 'Dogra legends of Art and Culture' has written, "A few hundred meters from the main road, deep in the village of Dera, we found a colossus structure of a massive building with towering pillars, wide sanctums and open mandapas . This holy building

5476-571: Was the capital of the Khmer Empire . Makaras are usually part of the decorative carving on a lintel, tympanum, or wall. Makaras are usually depicted with another symbolic animal, such as a lion, naga or serpent, emerging from its gaping open mouth. Makara are a central design motif in the beautiful lintels of the Roluos group of temples: Preah Ko , Bakong , and Lolei . At Banteay Srei , carvings of makaras disgorging other monsters were installed on many of

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