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Poonch – a border town in Jammu and Kashmir



Poonch is a town and a municipal committee in Poonch District in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Poonch is based on the Mah?bh?rata evidence. The evidence from 7th Chinese traveler Xuanzang. The districts of Poonch along with Rajauri and Abhisara had been under the sway of the Republican Kambojas in epic times. Poonch [...]

Mattan or Martand – Surya Temple and a major Hindu pilgrimage in Jammu & Kashmir.



Mattan is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district which is in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Overview

• This pilgrim village is just off the road that leads to Pahalgam. • The word ‘Mattan’ is an abbreviation of ‘Martand’. • It has traditionally been a major Hindu pilgrimage. • [...]