🪷 Pilgrimage · Sarthal · Kishtwar, J&K Shri Ashtadash Bhuja Mata Sarthal Kishtwar The Eighteen-Armed Goddess — Chief Deity of Kishtwar since ancient times, whose sacred cave temple at Sarthal has drawn pilgrims for over six centuries. 6,000 ft Temple Altitude 18 km From Kishtwar Town 1936 Renovated by Maharaja Hari Singh 14th C. Idol Brought from Kashmir 2 Days Government Yatra Holiday Ashtadash Bhuja