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Mattan




Mattan is located in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies on the Anantnag-Pahalgam road and is about 8 km from Anantnag. It is 60 km south of Srinagar.

In and around this village, there are a number of temples; among this a Shiva temple situated in the middle of a deep pond is quite attractive. Guru Nanak Sahib and Guru Har Rai Sahib is said to have visited this village. A gurdwara, Gurdwara Mattan Sahib, built in the memory of Guru Nanak Sahib is situated here.

Martand Temple, dedicated to Surya, is a nearby attraction.



Updated on 17th July, 2005
District: Anantnag

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