Maharani Temple

Maharani Temple, also known as Mohineshwar Shivalaya, is a historic Hindu temple located on a small hillock in the centre of Gulmarg meadow in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. Built in 1915 by Maharani Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of Maharaja Hari Singh of the Dogra dynasty, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The red-roofed temple with Dogra-style architecture is visible from across Gulmarg and offers panoramic views of the surrounding meadows and snow-capped peaks.

Visitors can expect a small, red-roofed temple situated atop a hillock in the middle of Gulmarg meadow, reached by a flight of stairs. The temple has a simple Dogra-style structure with a central shrine housing a Shiva lingam. The elevated location offers open views of Gulmarg town, golf course, meadows and surrounding Himalayan ranges. The surroundings are quiet and scenic, suitable for short sightseeing, photography and prayer.

Built in 1915 by Maharani Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir belonging to the Dogra dynasty. The temple was constructed as a royal shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and served as the place of worship for the Dogra rulers during their stay in Gulmarg, which was their summer retreat.

An important Hindu religious site in Gulmarg dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, revered by devotees and visitors. It represents Dogra-era temple architecture and the cultural heritage of the region, and remains a prominent landmark and place of worship in the predominantly meadow landscape of Gulmarg.