Purmandal

Purmandal is a village located on the Devika River in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The village and its temples are a pilgrimage site for Hindus, who believe bathing in the river cleanses the soul.GeographyPurmandal is located on the banks of the Devika River in the hills about southeast of Jammu and about northwest of Samba by road via Vijaypur.AroundDevika runs down from Purmandal to Uttarvehni through village Mandal. Uttarvehni in local dialect means flowing towards north. It is one of the rare places where a river flows from south to north. Rameshwaram and Bhuteshawar are ancient temples in Mandal.Points of interestPurmandal Temple, dedicated to Parvati, is built on the west bank of the river. A number of other temples are dedicated to Shiva. There is a large haveli (mansion) dating from about 1830, in good condition, and several dharamshalas (rest-houses for pilgrims), mostly severely deteriorated. Many of these structures are decorated with murals dating from between 1813 and 1898.TransportBuses connect the village to Jammu.EventsEvery Month a Mela is Organized here.The devotees take a holy dip in Devak river and seek blessings. And there are total 12 Big events Mela in a year. Every Mela has assigned a unique name as per Month name like Chaitra Chaudish, Shivraatri Mela etc.