An historical website of Lord Shiva has been discovered within the dense forests of Hirpora village in Shopian district. Native villagers have found three Shivalinga on a big rock formed like a temple.
This website is about three kilometers away from the Mughal Highway within the forest and may be reached solely on foot. Locals stated that as quickly as this place was seen, they’ve knowledgeable the realm officers and the Archaeological Division to analyze its origin and historic significance.
Tasleem Ahmad, a neighborhood resident, stated, “I do not know a lot about this stone however after I noticed it I assumed this type of image is normally seen in temples, then I consulted some individuals who have information about it, they stated it appears to be from Lalitdaata’s period and the king was Avantivarma and his brother Shorvaram constructed this Herpora village”.
He additional acknowledged that it occurred round 600 years in the past, we do not know a lot about it but it surely appears a temple was constructed right here and other people should have used this place for worship “Many departments have come right here they’re investigating about this place” However our elders say that there was a temple right here and you can even see the marks of Lord Shiva right here, not one however three marks may be seen and we name this place Patulpal (idol stone).
This discovery has revived curiosity within the hidden archaeological treasures of Kashmir, stressing the necessity for intensive exploration and conservation of such websites. The info of this place may be understood higher with additional examine and investigation which is ongoing.