Sodaratirtha is a spring lying to the north of the temple complex at
Naran Nag in
Srinagar District,
Jammu and Kashmir. Being the main attraction of the place, this spring is visited by the pilgrims on their way to
Bhuteshwara,
Jyeshthesa and Nandin.
Rich with dense pine and fir forests, the Sodaratirtha is to the northern side of Kanakavahini, which flows like a roaring stream. The spring is of oblong-rectangular structure. The name Sodara (Kashmiri) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Samudra', meaning 'ocean.'
The three sides of the tank are built in dressed and polished masonry in a stepped fashion. On the rocky surface in the northern side, there are carvings of a few lingas that belong to the 5th-6th century. The tank is lined with ancient slabs. This tank is also known as the mini Gangabal created at Naran Nag.
By road, Sodaratirtha is about 16 km from Kangan. The nearest railway station is at Jammu and the nearest airport is at Srinagar.
