Jageshwar, Nainital
Jageshwar is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Almora District, Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 36 km northeast of Almora, in Kumaun region. The Jageshwar Dham is a temple city comprises a cluster of 124 large and small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD, with many preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Jageshwar is located at an altitude of 1870 mts. Jageshwar is the 8th Jyotirling among the twelve and has great religious value.
Jageshwar History
There is no definite dating of the construction of Jageshwar group of temples but according to the ASI, they belong to the post-Gupta and pre-medieval eras and are estimated to be about 2500 yrs old. These temples range in the period from the 8th century (early Katyuri Dynasty to the 18th century (Chand Dynasty). The temples were renovated during the reign of Katyuri King Shalivahandev. There is an inscription of Malla Kings on the main temple premises indicating their devotion to Jageshwar. The Katyuri Kings also donated villages to the temple priests for it’s maintenance. The Chand Kings of Kumaun were also patrons of the Jageshwar temple.
Jageshwar Fairs and Festivals
The 'Jageshwar Monsoon Festival', held between 15 July to 15 August takes place at Jageshwar during the Hindu calendar month of Shravan, and the annual 'Maha Shivratri Mela' (Shivratri festival), which takes place during spring has an important place in the calendar of the entire Kumaon region.
Temples in Jageshwar Dham
- Dandeshwar Temple
- Chandi-ka-Temple
- Jageshwar Temple
- Kuber Temple
- Mritunjaya Temple
- Nanda Devi or Nau Durga
- Nava-grah Temple
- a Pyramidal shrine
- Surya Temple
- and many more...
Jageshwar General Information
State: Uttarakhand
District: Almora
Jageshwar Famous as: Pilgrimage, Ancient Temples
Best time to Visit Jageshwar: March - June, Sep - Dec
Jageshwar Weather: Summer 10 to 28 °C, Winter 0 to 15°C
Distance of Jageshwar
Jageshwar is located 105 Kms from Nainital. Distance from Delhi to Jageshwar is 400 Kms. Binsar to Jageshwar is 54 Kms. The nearest railway station, at Kathgodam, is 135 km away from Jageshwar. Almora is just 34 km by road from Jageshwar.
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Places near Nainital: Bhowali, Jeolikot, Kainchi Dham, Corbett National Park, Kausani, Ranikhet, Binsar, Almora, Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Pangot, Ramgarh, Kilbury, Khurpatal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal
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