God
Sudh Mahadev is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is along with his consort Parvati and his son Ganesha. The temple also houses a Trident (Trishul), natural black marble Lingam and a mace.
Interesting Facts
- Baba Roop Nath said to have attained Samadhi here.
- The temple is near nucleus of Mantalai where Raja Himachal held the marriage ceremony of his daughter Parvati to Lord Shiva.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to July and September to October.
Weather
Highest - April to June (21°C during day and 19°C during night)Average - May (24°C during the day and 20°C during night)Lowest - December to February (14°C during day and 8°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- The weather is cold throughout the year. Rainfalls and snowfalls often occur there. one should wear proper winter clothes with mufflers and gloves. An umbrella is also a must to carry.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Katra Bus Stand |
89.4 KM | 0191-2577475 |
 Udhampur Railway Station |
50 KM | 139 |
 Jammu Airport |
120 KM | 0191-243 7843 |
Architecture
This holy temple near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225 m and is about 120 kms from Jammu. There is also a holy spring called Pap Nashni Bowli near the temple that holds the reputation of cleansing the sins of anyone who bathe under it.
Religious Significance
According to Hindu mythology, a demon named Sudheet came to visit Goddess Parvati. But when the Goddess saw the demon, she screamed in fear provoking Lord Shiva to throw his trident at the demon and kill him. When he realized that what he did was a mistake, Lord Shiva resurrected the demon; since then this place is known as Sudh Mahadev.
History
In 1600 AD Raja Ram Chand, the 32nd Raja of Chenani, while camping at Sudhmahadev, wanted to test the truth of this legend. He asked his men to dig up the area. The digging continued for two days and on third night Raja had a vision that on the following morning a piece of iron would fall from the top of the Trident and a Saligrama would appear. Of this piece of iron, he was commanded to make a sword and he was also enjoined to worship the Saligrama which would appear daily. He was also told that the sword would possess a special property of foretelling victory or defeat in time of war. Raja Ram Chand was also ordained to build a temple for an image of Lord Shiva, which would appear the following day. Next morning as foretold in the vision, a piece of iron fell from the top of the Trident and an idol emerged which is known as Lakshmi Damodar. Raja Ram Chand had a sword made from the iron and also erected a temple for the idol and the Sudhmahadev Temple was then built by Raja Ram Chand for an image of Lord Shiva, which appeared on the following day.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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