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{{Short description|8th-century temple complex in India}} | |||
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[[File:KrimachiTemplesMain.jpg|thumb| | [[File:KrimachiTemplesMain.jpg|thumb|right|Krimachi Group of Temples in Udhampur, Jammu, J&K, India]] | ||
'''Krimchi temples''' is a complex of seven ancient temples in [[Udhampur District]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is located on bank of a stream ''Birunala'' in village | |||
'''Krimchi temples''' is a complex of seven ancient [[Hindu temples]] in the [[Udhampur District]] of the [[Jammu Division]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India. It is located on bank of a stream ''Birunala'' in village Krimachi, 12 km from [[Udhampur]]. This group of temples is locally known as the [[Pandava]] Temples. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Spirekrimchi.jpg|thumb|Architecture of a Krimchi Temple's spire]] | |||
[[File:Krimchi Temples.jpg|thumb|Krimchi Temples as seen from the Krimchi Fort]] | |||
According to the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] these temples were constructed during 8 to 9 century AD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaheritagewalks.org/blog/krimchi-temples-remnants-era|title = Krimchi Temples - Remnants of an era}}</ref> The temples were constructed in stages. It appears that temples No. 6 and 7 were damaged several centuries ago.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/krimchi-temple-complex/|title=Krimchi temple complex|date=21 June 2014|website=Dailyexcelsior.com|accessdate=27 March 2019}}</ref> | According to the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] these temples were constructed during 8 to 9 century AD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaheritagewalks.org/blog/krimchi-temples-remnants-era|title = Krimchi Temples - Remnants of an era}}</ref> The temples were constructed in stages. It appears that temples No. 6 and 7 were damaged several centuries ago.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/krimchi-temple-complex/|title=Krimchi temple complex|date=21 June 2014|website=Dailyexcelsior.com|accessdate=27 March 2019}}</ref> | ||
Local belief holds that they go back to the protagonists of the [[Mahabharata]] War,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sid-thewanderer.com/2016/07/lost-temples-of-krimchi-in-kashmir.html|title=The LOST Temples of Krimchi...|website=Sid-thewanderer.com|accessdate=27 March 2019}}</ref> or a late Pandava dynasty that ruled in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] (speculated by [[Alexander Cunningham]]). According to legendary accounts, Raja Kichak was said to be creator of the town Krimchi and the kingdom. It is also said pandavas in exile remained there for a long period. As the temples were built in 8th century, these temple complex reflect the profoundness of Indo-Greek architecture.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} | |||
Local belief holds that they go back to the protagonists of the [[Mahabharata]] War,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sid-thewanderer.com/2016/07/lost-temples-of-krimchi-in-kashmir.html|title=The LOST Temples of Krimchi...|website=Sid-thewanderer.com|accessdate=27 March 2019}}</ref> or a late Pandava dynasty that ruled in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] (speculated by [[Alexander Cunningham]]). | |||
As the temples were built in 8th century, these temple complex reflect the profoundness of Indo-Greek architecture. | |||
== Complex == | == Complex == | ||
[[File:Mandapakrimchi.jpg|thumb|Pillared Mandapa in Krimchi temples]] | [[File:Mandapakrimchi.jpg|thumb|Pillared Mandapa in Krimchi temples]] | ||
The complex consists of four large and three small temples. The main temple is 50 feet tall and is dedicated to [[Hindu deities]] including [[Shiva]], [[Ganesha]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Parvati]]. The architecture resembles classical [[Kashmir]]i temples of India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://photos.jammuredefine.in/udhampur/krimchi-temples/ |title=Ancient Krimchi Temples | Udhampur | Jammu Darshan |access-date=2 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085326/http://photos.jammuredefine.in/udhampur/krimchi-temples/ |archive-date=3 February 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5B0Rgx3aI|title=Krimchi Mansar Temple - Ancient Pandav Mandir - Udhampur Jammu - North India|date=15 March 2018|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=27 March 2019}} | |||
{{Hindu Temples in Jammu and Kashmir}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:32, 4 February 2026
Krimchi temples is a complex of seven ancient Hindu temples in the Udhampur District of the Jammu Division in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located on bank of a stream Birunala in village Krimachi, 12 km from Udhampur. This group of temples is locally known as the Pandava Temples.
History[edit | edit source]
According to the Archaeological Survey of India these temples were constructed during 8 to 9 century AD.[1] The temples were constructed in stages. It appears that temples No. 6 and 7 were damaged several centuries ago.[2]
Local belief holds that they go back to the protagonists of the Mahabharata War,[3] or a late Pandava dynasty that ruled in Jammu and Kashmir (speculated by Alexander Cunningham). According to legendary accounts, Raja Kichak was said to be creator of the town Krimchi and the kingdom. It is also said pandavas in exile remained there for a long period. As the temples were built in 8th century, these temple complex reflect the profoundness of Indo-Greek architecture.[citation needed]
Complex[edit | edit source]
The complex consists of four large and three small temples. The main temple is 50 feet tall and is dedicated to Hindu deities including Shiva, Ganesha, Vishnu and Parvati. The architecture resembles classical Kashmiri temples of India.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Krimchi Temples - Remnants of an era".
- ↑ "Krimchi temple complex". Dailyexcelsior.com. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ↑ "The LOST Temples of Krimchi..." Sid-thewanderer.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ↑ "Ancient Krimchi Temples | Udhampur | Jammu Darshan". Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Krimchi Mansar Temple - Ancient Pandav Mandir - Udhampur Jammu - North India". YouTube. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
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