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Jata Shankar Caves

Pachmarhi | Madhya Pradesh | India

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Great for: Natural caves, Holy place

Ideal Duration: 1-2 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Bhopal

Nearest Railway Station: Pipariya

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Jata Shankar Caves, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

Jata Shankar is a natural cave and holy place in Pachmarhi. A big Shivling is inside the cave. As per legends, it is the place where Shiva hid from Bhasmasura.

Jata Shankar is a natural cave and holy place located in Pachmarhi. There is a big Shivling inside the cave. This Shivling is made naturally. According to the legends, this is the place where Shiva hid from Bhasmasura.

According to Hindu mythology, there is a naturally made rock structure here that looks like a hundred-headed serpent Sheshnag. The rocks of this cave look like the tufted hair of Lord Shiva. Hence, due to the distinctive shape, it was named Jata Shankar as Jata means hair, and Shankar is another name for Lord Shiva.

Jambudweep stream starts from Jata Shankar caves.

This is a place of attraction for picnickers and worshipers and is the place of worship for the followers of Shaivism.

Jata Shankar Caves Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

Entry

Throughout the year 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Last Entry: 06:30 PM

Jata Shankar Caves Ticket Price Details

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Free for all

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Jata Shankar Caves

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Jata Shankar Caves, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

Jata Shankar Caves Opening Timing, Entry timing and Ticket Price Details

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Jata Shankar Caves Ticket Price Details

Entry Fee

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