Category:Ancient Shiva Temple, Payar

Ancient Siva Temple, Payar 

An 11th-century sarvatobhadra-type Hindu temple
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Instance of	temple
Location	Pulwama district, Kashmir division, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Maintained by	Archaeological Survey of India, Srinagar circle
Heritage designation	Monument of National Importance
33° 51′ 38.96″ N, 74° 56′ 24.77″ E
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Officially named "Ancient Siva Temple" by ASI, this small temple is in Payar (Payer) village about 14 kilometers southwest of Avantipora. A 10th to 11th-century small temple, it has a square plan sanctum in the sarvatobhadra style (open on all four sides). It is yet another illustration of pre-Islamic era trefoil stone arches, but one which is among the best preserved in Jammu and Kashmir. The roof is pyramidal and has two tiers. The lalatabimba are prominent on all four sides – one shows Lakulisa, another Nataraja, third shows Sadashiva, fourth shows six armed Natesa. Inside the sanctum is a Shiva linga.