SHIV KHORI

General Information

Shiv Khori is a cave of Hindu religious significance located in the Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir . It is located in Sangar village and is dedicated to Lord Shiva . A natural Shivling is situated in it. It is situated in the Shivalik ranges and is a major pilgrimage center for Shiva devotees for twelve months of the year. A big fair is organized here on Mahashivratri . Many remains of very ancient temples are scattered in this entire area

History of Shiv Khodi

No authentic history of Shiv Khodi Shiv Tirth has been available till date. It is said in folk legends that King Salvahan of Sialkot (presently this place is in Pakistan) had darshan of Shivling in Shiv Khodi and also built many temples in this area, which later became famous as Salvahan Temple. .

There are two chambers in this cave. The outer chamber is somewhat larger, but the inner chamber is smaller. The way to go from the outer chamber to the inner chamber is somewhat narrow and of low height, through which one has to bend down. Later this path splits into two parts, one of which is believed to go to Kashmir. This route is now closed. The second path leads to the cave, where there is an idol of Swayambhu Shiva. There is a serpentine painting on the ceiling of the cave, from where water containing milk keeps dripping on the Shivling.