Datta Mandir

DattaMandir is actually DethaMandirBandi according to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and is believed to have been built in the 10th century .
Legend has it that this temple was actually built by the Pandavas during their exile. The stones used to build this temple was carried by Bheema all the way from the nearby mountains. This temple is situated on the banks of Vitasta River (Jhelum River) and dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
There is an interesting ‘Bheemkamatka’ which is a huge clay pot in which Bheema used to fill water from the Vitasta River for Draupadi and his brothers every day. One can see the clay pot is at least 5 feet deep if not more. This is considered to be an extraordinary water source as the water level never reduces no matter how much water you take out. The water from this ‘matka’ is used for the daily rituals.
This magnificent temple was desecrated in 1947. A lot of the ancient idols were damaged and religiously significant motifs and ornaments were stolen. The Indian army installed a beautiful marble Shiva in 1992.