Jageshwar Temple

Kot Ling Mahadev:

It is situated at the “Sangam” of Jata Ganga and Sam Ganga rivers. This place is around 2 km walk from the main temple complex of Jageshwar. A small mountainous trek leads to this place. Currently this place has ruins of an Old Shiva Temple.

Vinayak Kshetra:

This place is 200 metres from Artola. From this place Vinayak Kshetra or sacred area begins. This place lies between Jhanker Saim temple,Vrudhh jageshwar and Koteshwar temples.

Jageshwar Mahadev:

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 Jageshwar. In the sanctorum of the temple, the Shivlinga is divided into two parts. The larger one depicts Shiva and smaller one depicts Parvati. An Akhand Jyoti burns in the temple. There are two Asthadhatu statues of King Deepchand and Tripalchand in the standing posture behind the Shivlinga.

Pushti Devi:

It is the temple of Goddess Devi. The temple enshrines the full murti of Goddesses. This temple is situated in the main premises of Jageshwar.

Dandeshwar Shiv temple complex:

It is situated slightly upstream from the Jageshwar temple complex, the Dandeshwar temple complex is in a dilapidated condition. The stone lingam is a natural rock.

Bud Jageshwar:

This temple is situated three km north to Jageshwar. This temple is situated at the top of the hill and comes after an uphill trek. It is contemporary to Jageshwar group of temples.

Sri Mahamritunjaya Mahadev:

The Mahamrityunjay temple is the largest and oldest temple in the Jageshwar temple complex. This temple of Shiva is eastern facing and the Linga is worshipped as the saviour from death. The unique linga has an eye shaped opening. Pilgrims believe that reciting the Mahamritunjaya Mantra is a fruitful and powerful method of self-realization, removal of evil effects, and freedom from all kinds of fears, illness and negativity.

Jhanker Sam Mahadev:

This temple is situated on the south of Jageshwar.