Sarthal

Sarthal is a region in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), famous for Sarthal Devi Temple.

Sarthal Devi Temple
A Hindu shrine, Sarthal Mata is famous for annual pilgrimage known as Sarthal Yatra. The idol which is considered as re-incarnation of Goddess Durga, was originally carved from stones by locals during the period of Raja Agar Dev of Kishtwar and later, renovated by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1936.