Raghunath Temple has many shrines in the temple complex but the temple is dedicated to Lord Rama known as Raghunath. This temple was constructed in 1835 under the Dogra ruler named Maharaja Gulab Singh. After that, in 1860 Maharaja Ranbir Singh, a son of Maharaja Gulab Singh, completed the construction. Now it is visited by thousands of devotees each month for the darshan of Lord Rama. Despite the deity of Lord Rama, other shrines are present that contain 17 shrines. Raghunath is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The shrines of the रघुनाथ मंदिर जम्मू are decorated with 300 well-crafted icons of gods. Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad Gita theme is depicted on the 15 panels of the main shrine.
Raghunath Temple Jammu Darshan
The complex of Raghunath Temple (रघुनाथ मंदिर) has a library that consists of over 6000 manuscripts in different Indian languages and a school. This has become the tourist place that attracts millions of tourists due to its aura. Lord Rama is worshipped. The temple opens at 6 AM and closes at 8 PM. You have to visit during the visiting times. Raghunath temple faced a horrifying terrorist attack in 2002. 2o devotees have been killed by the indiscriminate firing of terrorists and 40 people injured. Here devotees performed their rituals such as pooja and aarti. There are all routes are available for the temple.
Raghunath Temple Jammu Darshan Timings
| Day | Darshan Session | Timing/ Schedule |
| Monday To Sunday | Temple Opening Timings | 06:00 |
| Monday To Sunday | Temple Darshan Timings | 06:00 to 20:00 |
| Monday To Sunday | Temple Closing Timings | 20:00 |
Note: The timings of the temple may change during festivals and special days. Other days, remain the same.
Raghunath Temple Jammu Pooja Timings
| Day | Pooja Session | Timing/ Schedule |
| Monday To Sunday | Temple Opening Timings | 06:00 |
| Monday To Sunday | Temple Pooja Timings | 06:00 to 20:00 |
| Monday To Sunday | Temple Closing Timings | 20:00 |
Important Update – Timings of the Pooja may change during festivals and special days. Timings remain the same on normal days.
Contact Details (Address – PVJ6+6Q5, Raghunath mandir Chowk Jammu city, Jammu and Kashmir 180001)
FAQs
Q.1 What is Raghunath temple Jammu famous for?
- It has the largest complex in North India that consists of 7 shrines. Each shrine has its spire(Shikhar). The temple is dedicated to lord Rama known as Raghunath.
Q.2 Who is the god of Raghunath temple?
- Lord Rama is known as Raghunath temple. There are other shrines are also present but the main shrine is Lord Rama and this is an avatar of lord Vishnu.
Q.3 Which temple in Jammu has 33 crores of Devi Devta?
- King Maharaja Gulab Singh laid the foundation of the temple and later completed by his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh. A temple complex has idols of several gods and goddesses. 33 crore Devi Devtats are present at Shree Raghunath temple.