Aishmuquam
Aishmuquam | |
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City | |
  Aishmuquam Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Aishmuquam Aishmuquam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°52′N 75°16′E / 33.86°N 75.27°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Anantnag |
| Elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,519 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Aishmuquam is a municipal committee city in district of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most prominent tourist spots in Anantnag, It Is located Around 15 Km's away from Main town Anantnag And Approx 77 Km's away from Srinagar while on the route to Pahalgam. It Is Famous for Aishmuqam Shrine.
Geography
Aishmuquam is located at 33°52′N 75°16′E / 33.86°N 75.27°E. It has an average elevation of 1,900 m (6,200 ft).
Aishmuqam Shrine
This Shrine is considered as one of the most visited and prominent shrine's in Kashmir, This Shrine was constructed in the honour of Shiekh Zain-ud-din, who was one among chief disciples of Nund Rishi, This place is considered sacred by many people from different religions. Hazrat Zain-ud-din spent most of his time preaching about Allah,For this purpose he decided to always restrict himself to this cave.Aishmuqam shrine is thronged by thousands of devotees during the annual Urs and Zool festival. [1]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census, Aishmuquam had a population of 6,519.[2]
References
- ^ "Aishmuqam Shrine, Anantnag". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Aishmuquam Municipal Committee City Population Census 2011-2019". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 19 May 2019.