Mansar lake
Download as DOCX, PDF0 likes735 views
Mansar Lake is a popular holy site and excursion destination located 62 km from Jammu. It is over a mile long and half a mile wide, surrounded by forested hills. Several ancient temples are situated around the lake, and it is considered auspicious for newlyweds and children's hair-cutting ceremonies. The lake also has walking paths, viewing decks, and facilities for boating among its flora and fauna.
![Mansar Lake (Urdu:رصنم )یکل is situated 62 km (39 mi) from Jammu, Mansar is a lake fringed
by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width.
Besides being a popular excursion destination in Jammu, it is also a holy site, sharing the
legend and sanctity of Lake Mansarovar. On the Eastern Bank of the Lake there is a shrine
to Sheshnag, a snake with six heads. The shrine comprises a big boulder on which are placed a
number of iron chains perhaps representing the small serpents waiting on the tutelary deity of
the Sheshnag. Two ancient temples of Umapati Mahadev & Narsimha as also a temple
of Durga are situated in the vicinity of the Mansar lake. People take a holy dip in the water of the
lake on festive occasions.
Newlyweds consider it auspicious to perform three circum-ambulations (Parikarma) around the
lake to seek the blessings of Sheshnag, the lord of serpents, whose shrine is located on its
eastern bank.
Certain communities of Hindus perform the Mundan ceremony (First hair cut) of their male
children here.
There are also some ancient temples on the lake’s shores, which are visited by devotees in
large numbers. Mansar is also ideal for boating for which the Tourism Department provides
adequate facilities.
With all religions belief and heritage behind the Mansar Lake is also picking up its fame among
the tourists with all its flora & fauna. The lake has cemented path all around with required
illumination, with projected view decks to enjoy flickering of seasonal birds, tortoise and fishes of
different species. There is a wild life Sanctuary housing jungle life like Spotted Deer, Neelgai
etc. besides other water birds such as Cranes, Ducks etc. One can also witness the traditional
and typical distinct life style of Gujjar and Backarwals wearing ethnic costume, living in open
Kullhas around on the hills of Mansar Lake.
This Mansar lake road joins to another important road that directly links Pathankot (Punjab)
to Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Province. Udhampur is a Town of strategic
importance, again on National Highway No. 1A. The shortcut road from Mansar or Samba to
Udhampur by-passes the Jammu town. Surinsar Lake, a smaller lake that is linked to Mansar, is
24 km (15 mi) from Jammu (via a bypass road).
History[edit]
The history of mansar and surinsar goes back to the time of Mahabhartata. Babar Vahan, son of
Arjun and Ulpi (daughter of king Nag), was ruling this area during Mahabhartata. After the war of
the mahabhartata arjun performed "Ashwamegh Yagya" to prove his supriority over the land.
The horse (used as sign of power for Ashwamegh Yagya) was captured by Babar Vahan at
village 'khoon' nearby village Ramkot on dhar Udhampur road where Arjun was killed by babar
vahan. With joy of victory, babar vahan presented the head of Arjun to his mother Ulpi. She told
him that he has killed his father. To make arjun alive again, mani from sheshnag was required.
Hence babar vahan made a surang through his arrow and formed surangsar which is now
named as surinsar. After defeating sheshnag and capturing mani, babar vahan came out at
manisar later on known as mansar.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mansarlake-191127121654/85/Mansar-lake-1-320.jpg)
Mansar lake
- 1. Mansar Lake (Urdu:رصنم )یکل is situated 62 km (39 mi) from Jammu, Mansar is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width. Besides being a popular excursion destination in Jammu, it is also a holy site, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Mansarovar. On the Eastern Bank of the Lake there is a shrine to Sheshnag, a snake with six heads. The shrine comprises a big boulder on which are placed a number of iron chains perhaps representing the small serpents waiting on the tutelary deity of the Sheshnag. Two ancient temples of Umapati Mahadev & Narsimha as also a temple of Durga are situated in the vicinity of the Mansar lake. People take a holy dip in the water of the lake on festive occasions. Newlyweds consider it auspicious to perform three circum-ambulations (Parikarma) around the lake to seek the blessings of Sheshnag, the lord of serpents, whose shrine is located on its eastern bank. Certain communities of Hindus perform the Mundan ceremony (First hair cut) of their male children here. There are also some ancient temples on the lake’s shores, which are visited by devotees in large numbers. Mansar is also ideal for boating for which the Tourism Department provides adequate facilities. With all religions belief and heritage behind the Mansar Lake is also picking up its fame among the tourists with all its flora & fauna. The lake has cemented path all around with required illumination, with projected view decks to enjoy flickering of seasonal birds, tortoise and fishes of different species. There is a wild life Sanctuary housing jungle life like Spotted Deer, Neelgai etc. besides other water birds such as Cranes, Ducks etc. One can also witness the traditional and typical distinct life style of Gujjar and Backarwals wearing ethnic costume, living in open Kullhas around on the hills of Mansar Lake. This Mansar lake road joins to another important road that directly links Pathankot (Punjab) to Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Province. Udhampur is a Town of strategic importance, again on National Highway No. 1A. The shortcut road from Mansar or Samba to Udhampur by-passes the Jammu town. Surinsar Lake, a smaller lake that is linked to Mansar, is 24 km (15 mi) from Jammu (via a bypass road). History[edit] The history of mansar and surinsar goes back to the time of Mahabhartata. Babar Vahan, son of Arjun and Ulpi (daughter of king Nag), was ruling this area during Mahabhartata. After the war of the mahabhartata arjun performed "Ashwamegh Yagya" to prove his supriority over the land. The horse (used as sign of power for Ashwamegh Yagya) was captured by Babar Vahan at village 'khoon' nearby village Ramkot on dhar Udhampur road where Arjun was killed by babar vahan. With joy of victory, babar vahan presented the head of Arjun to his mother Ulpi. She told him that he has killed his father. To make arjun alive again, mani from sheshnag was required. Hence babar vahan made a surang through his arrow and formed surangsar which is now named as surinsar. After defeating sheshnag and capturing mani, babar vahan came out at manisar later on known as mansar.
- 2. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary The natural environment of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has made it a perfect place for many wild and endangered species of plants and animals. Many people from different parts of the world come to visit these parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries every year. J&K is considered as among the few places in the world where one can a vast resource of bio-diversity and rich habitat for many wild and endangered species of plants and animals. The state has several national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is among one of them that has occupied a special place in the wildlife map of the world. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary – Introduction Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is just 42 kms from Jammu. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 97.82 Sq. km. The altitude of the sanctuary ranges between 430 to 611 meters above the sea level. There are two lakes located at the two corners of Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is named after these two lakes. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary has given a special attention to the world wildlife tourists. Each year many people from different parts of the world come to visit the sanctuary. The pleasant atmosphere of the place has created a natural habitat for several wild and endangered species of plants and animals. Wildlife in Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is a safe adobe for 8 species of mammals including barking deer, goral, leopard and wild boars. The flora of the sanctuary is comprised of the mixed scrub forest. One can find various plant species such as Acacia, Bahunia Variegate, Dalbergia Sissii, Ficus Religiosa, Mallotus Phillipensis and Pinus Gerardiana. One can also find more than 15 various species of birds such as Black Partridge, Blue Rock Pigeon, Green Pigeon, Grey Partridge, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl and Rufus Turtle Dove By Road: Jammu is the nearest place, which is well connected by roadways also. Wildlife Travel India Wildlife in North India Corbett National Park , Ranthambore National Park , Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary Keoladeo Ghana National Park , Bengal Tiger, Bird Watching , Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve,Dachigam National Park,Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary , kamoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranipur Sanctuary,Ram Nagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary,Overa Wildlife Sanctuary,Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahavir Swamy Sanctuary, Hemis High Altitude National Park,Hasthinapur Sanctuary, Govind National Park,Dudwa National Park,Chandra Prabha Sanctuary,Askot Wildlife Sanctuary