Shankaracharya Temple

The Shankaracharya Temple, also known as the Jyesteshwara temple or Pas Pahar by Buddhists, is situated in the Zabarwan Mountain in Srinagar, Kashmir. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is on the summit of the same name at a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) above the plain and overlooks the city of Srinagar.The Jyoteshware temple rests on a solid rock. A 20 foot tall octagonal base supports a square building on top. The terrace around the square temple is reached by a stone staircase enclosed between two walls.