Raghunath Temple, Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
The Raghunath Temple is the best-known temple of Jammu city, dedicated to Lord Rama as Raghunath. It was begun by Maharaja Gulab Singh and completed by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh, though the dates given differ, from 1835 to 1860 by one source and 1851 to 1857 by another. The temple complex has seven shrines, and it stands in the old part of the city, where it is a centre of daily worship.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of Lord Raghunath (Rama)
- Visit the other shrines of the complex, seven in all
- See the old Dogra-period temple architecture
- Join the evening prayers, if your timing allows
Ideal for
- Devotees of Lord Rama
- Visitors who want a short city temple stop in Jammu
- Pilgrims with some free time before or after the Vaishno Devi yatra
Good to know
- Listings give about 6 am to 8 pm, but another says it is closed from 8 pm to 4 am, so check locally
- Dress modestly, and remove footwear at the entrance
- Allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour
- The temple is in the old city, where the streets are narrow and busy
Spiritual significance
The Raghunath Temple was built by the Dogra rulers of Jammu and Kashmir, and it remains the main temple of Jammu city. It is a good first or last stop for pilgrims who come for Vaishno Devi.
Why it matters
- The main temple of Jammu: dedicated to Lord Rama
- A Dogra-period complex: with seven shrines
- An easy city stop: close to the railway station and the old city