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Ardhnareshwar Temple

Guptkashi, Uttrakhand, India
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The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva's in its Ardhanarishwar (half-woman) form. This half-woman form of Lord Shiva illustrates how God transcends the opposites... more

Triyuginarayan Temple

Guptkashi, Uttrakhand, India
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Triyuginarayan Temple devoted to Lord Shiva and the idol in the temple, Triyuginarayan Temple is another religious place near the town. There are large numbers ... more

Vishwanath Temple

Guptkashi, Uttrakhand, India
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It is one of the main temples of Guptkashi. The temple, built in an enclosed courtyard, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, named as Vishwanath, "Lord of the Universe... more

Manikarnik Kund

Guptkashi, Uttrakhand, India
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Manikarnik Kund is a place where Shiva Linga of Lord Shiva bathed by the two streams of water, one coming in from Ganesha's head and the other from a cow's head... more

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About Guptkashi

Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres (4,327 ft) in the Kedar-khanda ('khanda' means "sector"), in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand , India. It is famous for the ancient Vishwanath Temple - dedicated to god Shiva - similar to the one in Varanasi (Kashi). The other famous temple here is dedicated to Ardhanareshvara (a half man half woman form of Shiva and Parvati ). The name Guptakashi has legendary significance linked to the Pandavas , the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata . The temple town is located on the way to the Kedarnath , one of the Chota Char Dhams and Panch Kedars . It has the scenic backdrop of the snow covered peaks of Chaukhamba and enjoys a salubrious weather throughout the year . The main temple is dedicated to Shiva as Vishwanath (ruler of the world). The architectural style of this temple is akin to other temples in Uttrakhand, such as Kedarnath, built in stone with a high tower over the sanctum and a wooden frame and sloping roof in typical architectural style of the region, at the top of the tower. At the entrance to the temple, there are two dwarpalakas (entrance guards) on both sides. The exterior façade is painted with lotuses. At the top of the entrance door, there is an image of Bhairava , a terrible form of Shiva. To the left of the main shrine, there is a smaller shrine dedicated to Ardhanareeshvara and at the entrance to this temple there is metallic statue of Nandi facing Shiva's image in the temple and offering reverential worship. This statue has a Swastika , a typical Hindu symbol, painted on its side, with its arms aligned in a clockwise direction, considered as an auspicious direction. At Ukhimath, on the opposite bank of the river, there is a stupa , which according to the local version represents the grave of Nala . There are also evidences of a love legend narrated, locally only, of Krishna 's grand son Aniruddha and demon king Banasura 's daughter Usha at Ramgarh (in Ronitpur), near Ukhimath . Guptakashi is located in the Northern Himalayan belt within the Mandakini river valley, which has lush green forests. A number of streams and rivulets drain into the main Mandakini River.

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