Dandeshwar Temple Tourism
Type of destination: Historical & Religious Site
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Dandeshwar Temple is a significant historical and religious site situated in the Jageshwar Valley in Almora district of Uttarakhand, India. It forms a part of the Jageshwar Temples Group, a complex of 124 large and small stone temples dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Dandeshwar Temple, slightly upstream from the main Jageshwar Temple site, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered the largest shrine in the complex. The temple architecture exhibits the ancient Nagara style, with its characteristic curvilinear tower. The temple complex is located amidst dense deodar forests with a backdrop of towering hills, adding to the serene and mystical ambiance of the place. The site is not just an embodiment of architectural finesse but also a testament to the theological and cultural importance of the region in the bygone era. The Dandeshwar Temple holds special reverence due to the belief that it is the abode of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, representing the radiant sign of Lord Shiva. The temple complex also houses several stone lingams and statues, and during the annual Maha Shivaratri festival, it attracts numerous pilgrims and devotees.
Opening and Closing time of Dandeshwar Temple
| Monday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Thursday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Friday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Saturday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Sunday |
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Dandeshwar Temple
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Dandeshwar Temple
Carry light woolens during summer and heavy woolens in winter due to the cold mountainous climate.
Respect religious customs and local traditions while visiting the temple.
Try to attend the morning or evening aarti for a spiritual experience.
Mobile connectivity may be limited, so plan accordingly.
Top 5 Reviews on Dandeshwar Temple
VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
Wrote on 22nd Nov, 2023
Its architecture is different from other Nagar style temples of the region
Dandeshwar Temple is situated upstream1.9km from the Group of Jageshwar Temple Complex. Word Dandeshwar is formed by of two words, ‘Dand’ means Staff and ‘Eshwar’ means The God. It means the G..
Musafir69
Wrote on 6th Nov, 2023
Priest is a bigoted fanatic
Watch out for the priest here, he tries to spread extremist right wing views of Hindutva and hate, not spiritual Hinduism which would one would sadly expect is his job here. Admire the heritage struct..
Sandeep117a
Wrote on 27th Jun, 2022
nice temple ,
Mirror to our great culture. It's about 1.5 Km from Artola. i found inner peace here. So calm , so beautiful
Uttarakhand-Travel1
Wrote on 29th Jul, 2019
Best Place of worship to Lord Shiva.
Dandeshwar Temple is one of the temples among 124 temples group in Jageshwar & beautiful place of worship to Lord Shiva.
AgamA31
Wrote on 6th Jun, 2019
same looking temple on the way to jageshwar
visited this temple while returning from jageshwar ji. the temple structure was same but the the shivlinga was like kedarnath ji. did jalabhishek and visited kuber temple located in the same complex.
