Buniyar Temple

Buniyar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Boniyar village in Uri Tehsil of Baramulla District, Jammu and Kashmir, on the banks of the Jhelum River. Dating to the 10th century, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is noted for its classical Kashmiri stone architecture with intricate carvings. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is an important historical and religious site near the town of Uri, about 100 km from Srinagar.

Visitors can expect a small, ancient stone temple complex set in a valley landscape near the Jhelum River. The temple features a square sanctum with a pyramidal roof, carved stone walls, pillared entrance and a Shiva lingam inside. The surroundings are quiet and rural with mountain views. Visitors can explore the temple exterior, observe detailed stone carvings, and experience a peaceful religious atmosphere.

Buniyar Temple dates to the 10th century and represents the classical Kashmiri Hindu temple style. It is attributed to the Utpala dynasty period and exhibits stone masonry, trefoil arches and detailed carvings typical of early medieval Kashmir. The temple is a centrally protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India and is an important example of ancient temple architecture in the Kashmir Valley.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and remains an active place of worship for Hindus. It reflects the religious and architectural heritage of Kashmir and is locally known as Buniyar Mahadev Temple. It holds cultural value as a preserved example of Kashmiri Shaivite tradition and historic craftsmanship.