Shiva is believed to be the savior and redeemer of all his devotees, even delivering them from death, or as in Hindu mythology, the ruler of the underworld, Yamraj, who collects the souls of the deceased from the terrestrial realm.
This temple is by far the most visited temple in the whole complex, dedicated to the incarnation of Shiva in the form of a child. The story goes as Shiva being an attractive alpha male to all the women folk of the village, where he used to meditate.
The Archaeological Museum, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, houses yet another exquisite collection of the anciently carved idols and old world representations of the deities.
An epitome of Nagar style architecture, the Dandeshwar Temple is as tall as you can crane your neck, quite literally. It is believed to house the shrine of Lord Shiva as the staff bearer, hence the name Dandeshwar, or the bearer of the 'dand', the staff.
Jageshwar isn't the type of place that will take too much time to cover unless you are a culture and architecture fanatic. Start the morning by paying a visit to the Mahamrityunjay temple in the town, and have an early breakfast at any of the dhabas nearby. Pay a visit next to the Archaeological Museum next, to learn more about the history of the area. Get some lunch packed on the way out of the city, and head to Jageshwar temple about 2 km from the town. Make sure to tour the temple properly and learn of all the historically relevant facts about the most visited temple in the area. Your last pit stop would then be the Dandeshwar temple, where you can stay till late evening, visit a nearby dhaba for some local food like aloo puri, cleanse the platter with some dessert like the balmithai and sit back to enjoy the cool evening winds of Jageshwar.
How can I commute within Jageshwar?
The commuting is mostly done by locally hired cabs and taxis. Since Jageshwar is a small town to explore, make sure to map your route before hand to avoid being charged exorbitantly by the cab drivers. Read More