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Baleshwar Mahadev Temple or Baleshwar Temple is an important Shiva temple in Champawat, Uttarakhand.
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Baleshwar Mahadev Temple or Baleshwar Temple is an important Shiva temple in Champawat, Uttarakhand.
Baleshwar Temple, Champawat, Uttarakhand Baleshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated within city of Champawat in Uttarakhand State of India. Champawat was formerly the capital of the Chand dynasty rulers of Kumaon. The Baleshwar Temple was built by the Chand rulers in the 12th century and is an excellent monument with marvelous stone carving works. History The Temple was built by the rulers of the Chand Dynasty. There is no correct information about the construction of the Baleshwar temple. It is believed that the construction of this temple was built between the 10th and the 12th centuries. Baleshwar temple has been declared as National Heritage Monument in Champawat and has been maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India since 1952. The Temple The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva known as Baleshwar. There are two other temples in the complex of Baleshwar temple, one is dedicated to Ratneshwar and the other is dedicated to the temple Champawati Durga. The exteriors of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga temples are carved with the different posters of the local deities. The architecture of the temple is based on South Indian style or it resembles the one which is found in the temples of South India. It is a beautiful medieval temple with two shrines joined together by a covered passage each half consisting of a sanctum sanctorum and mandapam’ Of the entire structure the domed mandapam of the western shrine has survived. The other parts of the temple seemed to have fallen long back as they have not been conserved. Only the lower portion of the wall remains to a height of about six feet. The sanctum sanctorum consists of seven vertical segments along the axis. The mandapam wall, instead of seven has five offsets on each face. The sanctum sanctorum and the mandapam are six and 12 feet square. The adjoining western shrine exhibits its details in a comparatively better manner. The moulded plinth of the shrine is wholly visible. The mandapam is square with small projecting porticoes on the north and south. Originally it was supported on 12 pillars three of which have fallen down. All the existing pillars are erected on a parapet wall, three feet and six inches high. The surviving roof is domical with intricate architectural designs. The shrine is full of carvings. There are registers of elephant friezes running throughout the basement wall. The upper portion contains figures of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva with their consorts. The pillars are also decorated profusely with floral designs, geometrical patterns and tiny human figures, which cannot be identified owing to bad preservation. Adjacent to the Baleshwar Temple is a Naula which is a fresh water resource. Festivals Maha Shivarathri is the most important festival of the temple. A fair is held on the occasion of Mahasivarathri where local handicrafts, local food, the traditional folklores, and dances are a major attraction. Connectivity The Temple is located at about 73 Kms from Pithoragarh, 75 Kms from Tanakpur Railway Station, 151 Kms from Nainital, 170 Kms from Pantnagar Airport and 424 Kms from New Delhi Airport. Location
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Adi Badri, Chamoli, Uttarakhand Adi Badri is a Hindu Temple complex located in Chamoli District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Adi Badri is situated in the hill ranges beyond’ Karnaprayag (confluence of Pindar River and Alaknanda River. It is a group of sixteen temples, belonging to the Gupta period. The Chief Temple is the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. At present the entire temple sites are looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. Adi Badri is an architectural marvel on the Himalayas. Unlike other temples of Himalayas including the most important temples such as Badrinath and Kedarnath which have the recent structures, the structure of Adi Badri is very ancient. Adi Badri is part of famous Panch Badri and Saptha Badri Temples of Uttarakhand. The Adi Badri is the first temple complex among Badri temples. Adi Badri temple opens on Makar Sankranti and closes in the month of November. Legends For brief details, please refer below link; https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/02/adi-badri-chamoli-legends.html History Adi Badri is an architectural marvel on the Himalayas. Unlike other temples of Himalayas including the most important temples such as Badrinath and Kedarnath which have the recent structures, the structure of Adi Badri is very ancient. Adi Badri is not a single temple. But it is a cluster of 16 small temples. 14 out of these 16 temples still exist in the original form. 7 temples in this group were built in the late Gupta period, between the 5th century CE to 8th century CE. According to tradition, Adi Shankara is attributed as builder of all the temples. Adi Shankara is believed to have sanctioned these temples in order to spread Hinduism to every remote part of the country. In ancient times, when approach to the main shrine of Badrinath was closed due to weather conditions, pilgrims worshipped Vishnu at this temple. Adi Badri, also known as Helisera according to revenue records. The Temple For brief details, please refer below link; https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/02/adi-badri-chamoli-temple.html Religious Significance Pancha Badri: As this temple was the first one of the five Badri temple of Uttarakhand, where the worship been started first, so the temple is called as "Adi Badri". These five Badris are - Adi Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Yogathyan Badri, Vriddha Badri & Badri Vishal of Badrinath. Few people omit Vriddha Badri and instead include Narasinga Badri. Saptha Badri: The seven temples of Badri in and around Badrinath are called as Sapta Badri temples. They are Badrinath, Adi Badri, Vriddha Badri, Dhyan Badri, Ardha Badri, Bhavishya Badri and Yogathyan Badri. Hence, Adi Badri is one of the Sapta Badri sites. Some people include Narasinga Badri as one of the Sapta Badri sites. Pilgrimage: The Adi Badri pilgrimage was initiated by Adi Shankar in the 8th century AD. Every year during summers in May-June pilgrims visit Adi Badri and on Kartika Poornima (Nov – Dec) pilgrims visit this temple to participate on the Kapal Mochan fair. The worshippers take holy dip in Kapal Mochan Kund and worship the idol. Adi Badri is an integral part of Lord Vishnu’s abodes and one must pay visit to this place once in her / his life time. Connectivity The Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Chulakot, 19 Kms from Karnaprayag, 113 Kms from Ranikhet, 189 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 192 Kms from Rishikesh, 212 Kms from Haridwar, 213 Kms Haridwar Railway Station, 207 Kms from Dehradun Airport and 446 Kms from New Delhi Airport. This temple is situated at about 19 Kms from Karnaprayag on the sub highway of Ranikhet Road of Uttarakhand. Adi Badri is an hour's drive from Karnaprayag and close to Chulakot on the way to Ranikhet. Rishikesh is the major starting point for road journey to Joshimath. Regular buses operate from Rishikesh Bus Station to Adi Badri via Karnaprayag. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh, which has a small railway terminal. Haridwar Railway junction, 24 Kms farther from Rishikesh, has train connections to most of the major cities in India. Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Location
Baleshwar Mahadev Temple or Baleshwar Temple is an important Shiva temple in Champawat, Uttarakhand.
Baleshwar Mahadev Temple or Baleshwar Temple is an important Shiva temple in Champawat, Uttarakhand.
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