The Jageshwar Fair Uttarakhand

Jageshwar is located 34 kms from Almora. There is an ancient Shiva temple at Jageshwar. This temple is surrounded by huge fur trees. In fact, this temple is in the series of ancient temples which were built in Kumaon region many centuries ago. The Jageshwar Shiva temple carries archaeological importance too. the architecture of this temple is worth giving a close examination. Jageshwar lies in the stunningly beautiful Jatganga valley. The place has a complex of 12 temples and holds a special place in the religious circles of the whole of India as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India is situated here.

Jageshwar holds a couple of fairs, one on the occasion of Shivratri mostly in the month of February and another one in the month of Shravan i.e. July-August according to the English Calendar. Visitors attach great importance to a dip in the Jat Ganga and in the Brahmakund, near the temple complex, especially when there is a fair being held.