Aishmuquam
Aishmuqam | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Aishmuqam Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Aishmuqam Aishmuqam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°52′N 75°16′E / 33.86°N 75.27°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Anantnag |
| Elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,519 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Aishmuqam is a municipal committee city in district of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most prominent tourist spots in Anantnag and is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the town of Anantnag and 77 kilometres (48 mi) from Srinagar on the route to Pahalgam. The Aishmuqam shrine is located in Aishmuqam.
Geography
The town is located on both sides of the Shah Kul The Canal which was constructed by Zain ul Abidin one of the better rulers of Kashmir Aishmuqam is located at 33°52′N 75°16′E / 33.86°N 75.27°E. It has an average elevation of 1,900 m (6,200 ft).
Religion
Karkoot Nag Hindu site
Karkota dynasty (c. 625 − 855 CE) era idols of Hindu deities and Shiva Lingam were found at Karkoot Nag spring in Salia area of Aishmuqam during renovation, which will be sent to SPS Museum in Srinagar. Since this spring and pound site is scared to the Kashmiri Pandits, they have demanded the construction of new temple at the site to house idols and sculptures.[3]
Aishmuqam Shrine
The shrine is considered as one of the most visited and prominent shrines in Kashmir. It was constructed in the honour of Sakhi Zain-ud-din Wali, who was one among the chief disciples of Nund Rishi and is the 2nd spiritual seccessor of The Rishi order. It is considered sacred by many people from different religions. Zain-ud-din spent most of his time preaching about Allah. For this purpose he decided to always restrict himself to this cave. The shrine is thronged by thousands of devotees during the annual Urs and Zool festival.[4]
Transport
Road
Aishmuquam is 22 km from Anantnag on The NH 501 The distances of some other towns from Anantnag are: Achabal 28 km, Kokarnag 45 km, Martand 19 km and Pahalgam 20 km.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Aishmuqam had a population of 6,519.[5]
References
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ Ancient Hindu idols recovered during excavation in J-K’s Anantnag, he Tribune, 3 Aug 2025.
- ^ "Aishmuqam Shrine, Anantnag". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Aishmuquam Municipal Committee City Population Census 2011-2019". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 19 May 2019.