Kyark Raithal Group of Temples, Uttarakhand

Kyark Raithal Group of Temples, Uttarakhand

Kyark Raithal Group of Temples are cluster of Hindu Temples, located near Raithal Village in Bhatwari Tehsil in Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand, India. The temples are believed to be built by Katyuri Kings between 6^th to 8^th century CE. This temple is a protected monument under the Uttarakhand state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The Group of Temples

This Temple cluster consists of five temples. The temples are located in the middle of pastoral lands, little away from the village. All the temples in the cluster faces towards west. There is a newly constructed Shani temple from the remains of an ancient time. This cluster also has an unfinished sun temple. The other temples in the complex are in dilapidated state. One temple is completely vanished. A Shiva Linga, a damaged Nandi, Buddhist relics  and architectural fragments can be seen among the ruins.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Bhatwari, 37 Kms from Uttarkashi, 73 Kms from Gangotri, 178 Kms from Dehradun, 192 Kms from Dehradun Airport, 201 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station and 205 Kms from Rishikesh. The temple is situated on Uttarkashi to Gangotri route.

Location