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Jageshwar Temple in Almora District of Uttrakhand- camping & trekking

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JAGESHWAR TEMPLES, ALMORA, UTTRAKHAND Jageshwar is about 412 kms from Delhi and Almora is about 35 kms.  These temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva from time to time by the devotees of Lord Shiva.  A visit to this place is a wonderful experience. Maha Mritunjaya Temple one of the main temples at Jageshwar   JAGESHWAR - is considered as one of the twelves Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, which lies on the ancient route of  KAILASH MANSAROVAR which is in Tibet ( now China) is believed that Adi Guru Sri Shankracharya came here and reestablished the sanctity of these temples.  In the far background seen is the Kedareshwar temple which is also one of the main temples at  Jageshwa, in Almora District of Uttrakhand. These temples or group of temple around 125 in number of various shapes and sizes build during the 7th century  A.D to 18th century A.D.  These temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess named Yogeshwar (Jageshwar);Mritunjaya; Navdurga; Sury