The temple
A compact stone shrine with a pyramidal roof.
Pahalgam’s ancient Shiva temple
Mamal Temple
The Mamleshwar temple, a small stone Shiva shrine on the bank of the Lidder about 1 km from Pahalgam. Generally dated to the 12th century, and still in worship.
Anantnag districtAbout 1 km from Pahalgam from Srinagar
The Mamleshwar or Mamal temple stands across the Lidder from Pahalgam town, a short walk over the bridge. It is a small square stone temple dedicated to Shiva, with a lingam inside and a spring-fed tank in front.
Archaeologists generally date it to the 12th century; local tradition makes it much older and connects it with the legend of Ganesha guarding Parvati’s door. It remains an active place of worship and is one of the oldest standing temples in the region.
Visiting
Allow 30–45 minutes, including the walk. It is a calm place in the early morning and an easy add-on to a Pahalgam evening.
Things to do
What to see in Mamal Temple
The spring tank
Fed by a natural spring in front of the shrine.
Best time to visit
May to October.
How to reach
- From Pahalgam — about 1 km on foot across the Lidder bridge.
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Visiting Mamal Temple
On a five-day trip, a day trip from Srinagar is more efficient: about 2.5 hours each way, with no hotel change. On six nights or more, one night in Pahalgam is worth it, because you see Betaab Valley and Aru early, before the day visitors arrive.
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Anantnag district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Anantnag
- PahalgamValley of Shepherds
- Betaab ValleyThe film valley above Pahalgam
- Aru ValleyMeadow village above Pahalgam
- BaisaranThe meadow above Pahalgam
- Lidder RiverPahalgam’s glacier river
- ChandanwariStart of the Amarnath Yatra
- Sheshnag LakeSacred lake on the Amarnath route
- Tulian LakeHigh lake above Pahalgam
- FrislanRiverside stop on the Pahalgam road
- Martand Sun TempleThe 8th-century sun temple
- VerinagThe spring of the Jhelum
- Achabal GardenNur Jahan’s spring garden
- KokernagSprings, botanical garden and trout
- DaksumForest valley on the Bringi
- Sinthan TopSnow pass to Kishtwar
- ChatpalHidden valley of Shangus
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Valley of Shepherds
Pahalgam
Pahalgam’s glacier river
Lidder River
The 8th-century sun temple
Martand Sun Temple
The film valley above Pahalgam