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Plan Your Darshan

Gund Gushi lies about 3.5 km from Kupwara town, in the heart of North Kashmir, reachable through the seasons, in snow and in spring alike.

Location

How to Reach the Asthapan

  • VillageGund Gushi (Shardibal), Uttar Machipora, north of Handwara
  • DistrictKupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, 193224
  • DistanceApprox. 3.5 km from Kupwara town
  • Coordinates34.5164° N, 74.2339° E
  • On Google MapsShri Sharda Asthapan Trust Temple, NH 44, Gund Gushi (Plus Code G68M+HH6)

The Asthapan is open for darshan through daylight hours. For aarti timings, seva bookings, or the annual Pran Pratishtha observance on 30 March, please contact the Trust in advance.

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Seasons of Sharda

The Temple Through the Year

Sharda Mata Temple, Gund Gushi, under snow in winterWinter
Sharda Mata Temple, Gund Gushi, in spring with the red Om doorSpring
Entrance gate of Shri Sharda Asthapan, Gund Gushi KupwaraThe Asthapan gate
Before & After

The Asthapan, Restored

Drag the handle to compare the temple as it stood before restoration with the Asthapan today.

After: the rebuilt temple, 2019
Before: the original temple before restoration
Before After
The templeThe old structure, and the temple rebuilt in 2019
After: the temple today with its red Om door
Before: the old temple facade inscribed Jai Maa Sharda, surrounded by overgrown grass
Before After
The facadeThe old “Jai Maa Sharda” facade, and the temple today
After: the consecrated idol of Mata Sharda, Pran Pratishtha 2025
Before: the old sanctum with its iron grille shrine
Before After
The sanctumThe old shrine, and the idol consecrated in 2025
Gallery

Sacred Sights of Gund Gushi

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Walking into the old temple · video
The original Sharda Mata temple structure before restoration, inscribed Jai Maa ShardaThe original temple, before restoration
Devotees at the entrance of the old templeAt the old sanctum entrance
The rebuilt temple structure raised in 2019Rebuilt sanctum, 2019
Shila Swaroop decorated with rose petals in the shape of OmShila Swaroop
An ancient carved Shila relief inside the temple, adorned with flowersAncient carved Shila
The consecrated idol of Mata Sharda enshrined at the AsthapanThe consecrated idol, Pran Pratishtha 2025
A vintage painted depiction of Goddess ShardaA vintage depiction of the Goddess
Shri Sharda Sahasranama Stotram plaque inside the templeSharda Sahasranama Stotram
Sharda Mata Temple under snow in winter, Gushi KupwaraWinter at the Asthapan
Sharda Ashtami greeting from Shri Sharda Asthapan Trust, Gund Gushi KupwaraSharda Ashtami greeting from the Trust
Hindi poster: Satyug-era Shri Sharda Asthapan and its sacred featuresPoster · सतयुगकालीन श्री शारदा आस्थापन
Hindi poster: Sharda Mandir Gund Gushi, Ganesh Naag and the Bren (elm) treePoster · शारदा मंदिर, गुंड गुशी
The Asthapan through the seasons · video
Shri Sharda Asthapan with the Shiv Trishul under a clear blue skyThe Asthapan with its Shiv Trishul
The temple seen between tall trees in springThe temple among the trees
A devotee holding the large Damroo inside the templeThe Damroo inside the temple
The Asthapan surrounded by snow covered treesThe Asthapan in deep snow
The Asthapan below old trees with mountains behindBeneath the old trees
A devotee tending the temple groundsSeva at the temple grounds
The old temple in a field in autumn lightThe old temple in autumn light
The temple behind a fence in heavy snowfallSnowfall at the temple
Devotees at the entrance of the temple buildingDevotees at the Asthapan
The Asthapan at dusk with a coloured skyDusk at the Asthapan
Two devotees seated on the grass in front of the old templeDevotees at the old temple
The path to the Asthapan in spring with devoteesSpring at the Asthapan
The temple framed by snow laden branchesWinter at Gund Gushi
The Asthapan with autumn trees behind itAutumn colours around the Asthapan
Close view of Maa Sharda adorned with a jewelled crown and flowersMaa Sharda, adorned with flowers
Marigolds in bloom in front of the templeMarigolds before the temple
A red autumn tree near the AsthapanAutumn near the Asthapan
Devotees seated among flowers near the templeFlowers in bloom at the Asthapan
Maa Sharda adorned with garlands and lampsMaa Sharda in festive adornment
Brick and stone work under way at the templeBuilding work at the temple
The temple and Trishul decorated with lights at nightThe Asthapan lit up at night
A group of devotees in front of the temple buildingDevotees gathered at the temple
Devotees during a puja inside the templePuja inside the temple
The Shiv Trishul and Damroo beside the templeThe Shiv Trishul and Damroo
The temple with its new roof frame under constructionThe temple during reconstruction
Devotional image of Sharda MataJai Sharda Mata
A tall bare tree on the hillsideOld trees on the hillside
Panoramic view of the path leading to the AsthapanThe path to the Asthapan
Devotees standing in front of the temple and TrishulDevotees by the Trishul
Visitors standing at the temple entrance beside the TrishulVisitors at the Asthapan
The Bren elm tree, marked Bren (Bhairav)The Bren, the village Bhairava
A tall elm tree in summer foliageThe Bren in summer
Aerial view of the Asthapan and its TrishulThe Asthapan from above
The temple roof covered in fresh snowThe Asthapan under fresh snow
A long distance scooter traveller visiting the AsthapanA traveller at the Asthapan
Devotees seated together for a meal under a canopyDevotees share a community meal
A large group of devotees in front of the templeA large gathering of devotees
Devotees standing at the decorated temple entranceDevotees at the temple entrance

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