Bumzuva Cave and Temple

Bumzuva Cave and Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Shiva
Location
Location	Bumzuva Village
Country	India
Architecture
Completed	12th Century

Bumzuva cave and temple are a group of artificial caves in Kashmir. Located a mile away from the north of Bavan, the cave is carved out of limestones cliff. One of the caves has a Shiva temple enshrined. This temple has a trefoil arched doorway. The temple is believed to be have been built in twelfth century A.D. The length of the cave is approximately five meter by 10 meters.[1][2] It is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.[3]

References

"Bumzuva Cave Temple". Travel The Himalayas. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
"Temples of Jammu & Kashmir (JK)". shaivam.org. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
"ASI". www.asiegov.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-10-12.

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[1] "Bumzuva Cave Temple". Travel The Himalayas. Retrieved 2020-10-12.

[2] "Temples of Jammu & Kashmir (JK)". shaivam.org. Retrieved 2020-10-12.

[3] "ASI". www.asiegov.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-10-12.