08-21-2006, 01:54 AM
<b>Jagnath Temple--Jageswar , Uttaranchal </b>
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34km from Almora is a cluster of ancient temples from 8th to 12th century A.D. the complex consisting of 124 temples and hundreds of statues is not merely famous for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for its Swaymbhu Lingam named Naagesh. The main temples are dedicated to Maha Mritunjaya, Mahisasur Mardini, Kedarnath, Baleswar, Surya, Navagarha, Mahakali, Navdurga etc.
Jageswar is amongst the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and Adi Shankaracharya also meditated here. Vridha Jageswar, 12 km from here by motor road is the source of the river Jata Ganga. The view of the surrounding countryside is very imposing and 1.5km beyond Hiriya Shikhar (2200m), the view of the towering Himalayas are awe inspiring. Uttar Vrindavan is enroute to Jageswar and in close proximity. It is 3km beyond Panuwa Naula on the left hand side. The Uttar Vrindavan Ashram of Mirtola was established in 1929 by Yashoda Ma, the spouse of Dr. G. N. Chakravarty, first Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University and her disciple Krishna Prem. The present temple was constructed in 1937.
<i>I will try to get more pictures, my parents just returned after visiting Jageswar</i>
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34km from Almora is a cluster of ancient temples from 8th to 12th century A.D. the complex consisting of 124 temples and hundreds of statues is not merely famous for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for its Swaymbhu Lingam named Naagesh. The main temples are dedicated to Maha Mritunjaya, Mahisasur Mardini, Kedarnath, Baleswar, Surya, Navagarha, Mahakali, Navdurga etc.
Jageswar is amongst the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and Adi Shankaracharya also meditated here. Vridha Jageswar, 12 km from here by motor road is the source of the river Jata Ganga. The view of the surrounding countryside is very imposing and 1.5km beyond Hiriya Shikhar (2200m), the view of the towering Himalayas are awe inspiring. Uttar Vrindavan is enroute to Jageswar and in close proximity. It is 3km beyond Panuwa Naula on the left hand side. The Uttar Vrindavan Ashram of Mirtola was established in 1929 by Yashoda Ma, the spouse of Dr. G. N. Chakravarty, first Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University and her disciple Krishna Prem. The present temple was constructed in 1937.
<i>I will try to get more pictures, my parents just returned after visiting Jageswar</i>