KHIR BHAWANI SPRING
34.222200,74.730600
Description
A famous sacred spring, frequently changing colour, is situated at Khir Bhawani (note 1) near Tula Mela / Tulamul (note 2), a Hindu place of pilgrimage located at a distance of 25 km along the road (18 km in a direct line) north-west of Srinagar town (STRASSER 1993: 353), and dedicated to the goddess Khir Bhawani (LAWRENCE 1895: 296-297) or Kshirbavani (STRASSER 1993: 353).A famous sacred spring, frequently changing colour, is situated at Khir Bhawani (note 1) near Tula Mela / Tulamul (note 2), a Hindu place of pilgrimage located at a distance of 25 km along the road (18 km in a direct line) north-west of Srinagar town (STRASSER 1993: 353), and dedicated to the goddess Khir Bhawani (LAWRENCE 1895: 296-297) or Kshirbavani (STRASSER 1993: 353).
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Lawrence, Water Roper 1895 edited 1967, 1981, 1996, 2002, 2005; Strasser, Robert 1993.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | FAKIR'S GARDEN CAVE, Manasbal | ||
| 5.6 | MANASBAL (Waltham 1971) (Cave at) | ||
| 14.8 | BURZAHOM PITS | ||
| 18.9 | TOOMOO CRATER | ||
| 21.0 | DANISHAWAR CAVE, Erin Valley | ||
| 21.0 | HARAMUKH SINKHOLES AND SWALLETS | ||
| 21.3 | SOORAPRA CRATER | ||
| 21.3 | WANGAT MINES, Kangan | ||
| 22.9 | BEERWA, Badgam (Cave at) |