Shiv Khori, Jammu

Shiv Khori, Jammu
In Reasi district, there are many shrines such as Mata Vaishno Devi, Merhada Mata, Baba Dhansar, Siad
Baba. Shiv Khori is one of them located in Ransoo a village in the Pouni block in Reasi district, which
attracts lakhs of devotees annually. Shiv Khori is situated in between the hillocks about 140 km north
of Jammu, 120 km from Udhampur and 80 km from Katra. Buses and light vehicles go up to Ransoo, the base
camp of pilgrimage. People have to traverse about 3 km on foot on a track recently constructed by the
Shiv Khori Shrine Board, Shiv Khori is one of the important cave shrines of Jammu, which is famous for
the natural formation of a shivalinga. The 150 metres long shrine is among the most respected cave
shrines of Lord Shiva in Jammu.The major highlight of the shrine is the 4 feet svayambhu lingam. The
revered figurine constantly baths in a milky lime fluid dripping from the ceiling. There are several
natural impressions and images of Hindu deities on the cave walls.