P365 - DAY98: Jageshwar Dham, Almora Uttarakhand


Jageshwar is a very holy Hindu pilgrimage town in Almora district of Uttarakhand. It is situated 35 kilometers northeast of Almora  in Almora -  Pithoragarh Highway amidst the lush green Deodar forest at an altitude of approx 1900 meters. 



 The temple carries the Nagesh Jyotirlinga (one of the twelve holy Jyotirling) dedicated to lord Shiva. The group of temples city comprises many large and small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD.  Amongst which the oldest and main shrine are:




Mahamrityunjay temple. This temple of Shiva is eastern facing and the Linga is worshipped as the saviour from death - महामृत्युंजय. The unique linga has an eye shaped opening.




Tarun Jageshwar is one of the principal temples situated in the temple premises. The temple has two dwarapalas (door guardians) in the form of the armed Nandi and Skandi. This is a west facing temple of Shiva. Here, Shiva is worshipped in the form of Nagesh/Jageshwar. In the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, the Shivlinga is divided into two parts. The larger one depicts Shiva and smaller one his consort Parvati. An Akhand Jyoti, (an immortal flame) burns in the temple.

The road through Deodaar Forest
Transport from Almora is easily available for this place by way of private taxi and Jeeps. THese pictures were from my maiden trip to Jageshwar Dham back in August 2016.

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