Krimchi Group of Temples, Jammu and Kashmir

Krimchi Group of Temples, Jammu and Kashmir

Krimchi Group of Temples is a complex of seven ancient temples in Krimchi village near Udhampur Town in Udhampur District in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This group of temples is locally known as the Pandava Temples. These temples are located on a hillock, in the foothills of Shivalik Hills, between two small streams Bishma and Krimchi. These temples are one of the oldest temple complexes of Jammu & Kashmir.

Legends

As per legend, it is believed that these temples were built by the Pandavas, during their exile, when they took shelter at Krimchi. King Kichak, who ruled over this region then, gave shelter to the Pandavas.

History

These temples were believed to have been constructed during 8^th or 9^th century CE as by ASI, India. It is commonly agreed that these temples were built in stages. Some scholars date these temples to second century CE by Kushan empire and to 9^th century CE by Dev dynasty of Jammu. However, architecturally, these temples correspond with the Masrur, Baijnath, Bajaura and Bharmour temples of Himachal Pradesh and Manwal temples of Jammu & Kashmir. The Takri inscription found at Krimchi temple engraved on the basement of a temple entrance indicates the date of its construction between 9^th -10^th century CE. These temples find mention in History of the Panjab Hill States written by J. Ph. Vogel and John Hutchison.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/08/krimchi-group-of-temples-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

The temple complex is located at about 7 Kms from Chak Rakhwal, 13 Kms from Udhampur Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Udhampur Railway Station, 24 Kms from Panchari, 34 Kms from Katra, 67 Kms from Jammu, 87 Kms from Jammu Airport, 212 Kms from Srinagar and 212 Kms from Srinagar Airport. The temple complex is situated on Udhampur – Panchari route.

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