Group of Monuments, Dwarahat, Almora

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Group of Monuments, Dwarahat, Almora Dwarahat Dwarahat is about 43 km far from

Temple, Ratandeo shrines, Mritunjaya Group of temples and Badri Nath Group of

1 Group of Monuments, Dwarahat, Almora Dwarahat Dwarahat is about 43 km far from Almora. It was the capital of the Katyuri Kings. There are groups of 7 temples viz. Maniyan Group of temples, Kacheri Group of temples, Gujar Deo Temple, Bandeo Temple, Ratandeo shrines, Mritunjaya Group of temples and Badri Nath Group of temples. These seven groups of temples date from 10 th to 13 th centuries AD. the range of Rs Conservation and chemical preservation. 3. Tourist amenities. 91

Asokan Rock Edict, Kalsi, Dehradun Kalsi The Mauryan King Asoka (273

Kalsi. This was brought to light by John Forest in AD 1860.

This is an important monument in the field of Indian epigraphy.

2 Asokan Rock Edict, Kalsi, Dehradun Kalsi The Mauryan King Asoka ( BC) of Magadha got his fourteenth edict engraved on a rock at Kalsi. This was brought to light by John Forest in AD The rock-edict is in Prakrit language and Brahmi script. This is an important monument in the field of Indian epigraphy. the range of Rs lakhs for following 1. Conservation and chemical preservation. 3. Tourist amenities. 92

His descendant Ajaipal consolidated the kingdom of Garhwal.

3 Chandpur Garhi, Chandpur, Dehradun Chandpur Fort is situated in Patti Sili Chandpur, Pargana Chandpur in District Chamoli. The Fort was the seat of Kanak Pal, the actual founder of the present Garhwal dynasty. His descendant Ajaipal consolidated the kingdom of Garhwal. The fort is situated on the peak of a promontory formed by the bend of a stream flowing about 150 m below. Some of the ruins of the fort have been noticed here. Chandpur the range of Rs

Ancient Site at Jagatgram Uttaranachal Jagatram the range of Rs.

Silavaraman of the 3 rd century AD performed asvamedhas.

Bricks from the first site bore Sanskrit inscriptions in the Brahmi script of the 3 rd

4 Ancient Site at Jagatgram Uttaranachal Jagatram the range of Rs The excavation exposed the remains of three sites at Jagatgram where the King Silavaraman of the 3 rd century AD performed asvamedhas. Here, well designed bricks are laid like a syena (hawk or eagle) with spread wings. Bricks from the first site bore Sanskrit inscriptions in the Brahmi script of the 3 rd century AD. It says that the place was the city of the king s fourth horsesacrifice. The other two sites produced a number of inscribed bricks. 94

It consists of the sanctum chamber, having curvilinear spire and mandapa of pyramidal type. The sanctum is triratha on plan.

5 Group of Temples, Jageshwar Jageshwar The temple site of Jageshwar is situated in a deep and extremely cold valley about 35 km from Almora. Jageshwara temple is the prominent temple here and also gives its name to the site it stands towards the east of the enclosure. It consists of the sanctum chamber, having curvilinear spire and mandapa of pyramidal type. The sanctum is triratha on plan. The central faces are provided with the perforated window screens. The sikhara has six bhumis. The crowning members are concealed under a canopy in accordance with the style of the region. The temple is dedicated to Yogisvara Siva, and worshipped in the form of a linga. Stylistically the temple is datable to eighth century AD. the range of Rs

Surya Temple, Katarmal Katarmal This imposing temple structure is located on a lofty hill on the right bank of the river Kosi and about 18 km from Almora.

There are 14 subsidiary shrines around the main temple. The main shrine faces east and consists of a garbhagriha and mandapa.

6 Surya Temple, Katarmal Katarmal This imposing temple structure is located on a lofty hill on the right bank of the river Kosi and about 18 km from Almora. The temple is locally known as Bara Adit or the great sun god. The main temple is surrounded by a paved enclosure measuring about m by m. There are 14 subsidiary shrines around the main temple. The main shrine faces east and consists of a garbhagriha and mandapa. The sanctum has a curvilinear elevation while the mandapa is covered with a gabled roof and is a later addition. The entrance of the sanctum chamber was provided with beautifully carved wooden door leaves which have been shifted to the National Museum, New Delhi for better preservation. Stylistically the temple can be dated from 12 th to 13 th century AD. the range of Rs

A group of 16 temples are noted at Adibadri, which are small to very small in size.

7 Remains of Sixteen Temples, Adibadri Adibadri Adibadri, a halting-place between Lohba and Karnaprayag is situated in Patti Sili Chandpur and lies about 17 km away from Karnprayag. A group of 16 temples are noted at Adibadri, which are small to very small in size. The chief temple consists of a garbhagriha, surmounted by a pyramidal roof with a raised platform at the front. the range of Rs

B 1200: The Napatan palace and the Aspelta throne room.

B 1200: The Napatan palace and the Aspelta throne room. The labyrinthine mud brick walls southwest of B 800 are the remains of the Napatan palace, designated "B 1200," at Jebel Barkal (fig. 1). Until now