Archive · 3 Aug 2025
10th-Century Shivling Unearthed from Jhelum River
Workers found a very old stone carving called a Shivling in the Jhelum River.
It's from around the year 1000!
The workers were taking sand from the river when they found it.
The Indian Army helped keep it safe, and now the government has it.
The Shivling is on display for everyone to see at a museum in Srinagar.
It helps us learn about the history of the area.
A 10th-century stone-carved Shivling was discovered in the Jhelum River near Baramulla.
The Shivling was found during sand extraction by local workers.
The Indian Army secured the Shivling initially.
The Shivling has been handed over to the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums (JKDAAM).
The artifact is now preserved at the Sri Pratap Singh Museum in Srinagar.
- Who
- Local workers, Indian Army, JKDAAM.
- What
- A 10th-century Shivling was discovered.
- When
- The discovery occurred during sand extraction.
- Where
- Jhelum River near Khanpora, Baramulla.
- Why
- The artifact highlights the region’s cultural and historical heritage.
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- Location
- Jhelum River, Baramulla
- Discovery
- 10th-century Shivling
- Size
- 137 cm long, 160 cm wide
- Discovery Method
- Sand extraction
- Initial Security
- Indian Army
- Current Location
- Sri Pratap Singh Museum, Srinagar
Sources
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