Kyark Raithal Group of Temples, Uttarakhand
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Address
Kyark Raithal Group of Temples, Kyark, Uttarakhand 249135
Diety
Shiva
Introduction
Kyark Raithal Group of Temples are cluster of Shiva 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 6th to 8th century CE. This temple is a protected monument under the Uttarakhand state division of the Archaeological Survey of India. 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 face 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.. The temple is situated on Uttarkashi to Gangotri route.
Century/Period/Age
6th to 8th century CE.
Managed By
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)- Uttarakhand
Nearest Bus Station
Kyark
Nearest Railway Station
Dehradun Station
Nearest Airport
Dehradun