The Shankaracharya temple is housed in the Srinagar district on the hill known as Takht-e-Suleiman. It is at a height of 1100 ft. above surface level of the main city on the peak of the hill. The Shankaracharya Mandir in Kashmir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is thought to be the oldest shrine for worship in the Kashmir valley.
The main surviving shrine of the temple is consisting of a circular cell, which provides a magnificent view of the valley below. The inner chamber of the Shankaracharya temple is today covered with a modern ceiling.
The Shankaracharya temple has gained great importance, not only from the point of view of religion, but even from architectural viewpoint. It has a high octagonal platform supporting, approached by a flight of approximately hundred steps.The sidewalls of these steps once bore some valuable inscriptions. Even there exists also a Persian inscription inside the temple, dating back to Emperor Shahjahan's rule.
