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Group of Monuments, Dwarahat, Almora Uttaranchal DEHRADUN Dwarahat Dwarahat is about 43 km far from Almora. It was the capital of the Katyuri Kings. There are groups of 7 temples viz. Maniyan Group of temples, Kacheri Group of temples, Gujar Deo Temple, Bandeo Temple, Ratandeo shrines, Mritunjaya Group of temples and Badri Nath Group of temples. These seven groups of temples date from 10th to 13th centuries AD. Contributions solicited in the range of Rs. 25 - 75 Lakhs for following activities: 1. Conservation and chemical preservation. 2. Environmental development. 3. Tourist amenities. 91 Asokan Rock Edict, Kalsi, Dehradun Uttaranchal Kalsi DEHRADUN The Mauryan King Asoka (273 – 232 BC) of Magadha got his fourteenth edict engraved on a rock at Kalsi. This was brought to light by John Forest in AD 1860. The rock-edict is in Prakrit language and Brahmi script. This is an important monument in the field of Indian epigraphy. Contributions solicited in the range of Rs. 10 - 20 lakhs for following activities: 1. Conservation and chemical preservation. 2. Environmental development. 3. Tourist amenities. 92 Chandpur Garhi, Chandpur, Dehradun Uttaranchal Chandpur Fort is situated in Patti Sili Chandpur, Pargana Chandpur in District Chamoli. The Fort was the seat of Kanak DEHRADUN Pal, the actual founder of the present Garhwal dynasty. His Chandpur descendant Ajaipal consolidated the kingdom of Garhwal. The fort is situated on the peak of a promontory formed by the bend of a stream flowing about 150 m below. Some of the ruins of the fort have been noticed here. Contributions solicited in the range of Rs. 25 - 70 Lakhs for following activities: 1. Conservation of monuments. 2. Environmental development. 3. Providing tourist facilities. 93 Ancient Site at Jagatgram Uttaranachal Jagatram DEHRADUN The excavation exposed the remains of three sites at Jagatgram where the King Silavaraman of the 3rd century AD performed asvamedhas. Here, well designed bricks are laid like a syena (hawk or eagle) with spread wings. Bricks from the first Contributions solicited in site bore Sanskrit inscriptions in the Brahmi the range of Rs. 10 - 20 script of the 3rd century AD. It says that the Lakhs for following place was the city of the king’s fourth horse- activities: sacrifice. The other two sites produced a 1. Conservation of number of inscribed bricks. monuments. 2. Environmental development. 3. Providing tourist facilities. 94 Group of Temples, Jageshwar Uttaranchal DEHRADUN Jageshwar The temple site of Jageshwar is situated in a deep and extremely cold valley about 35 km from Almora. Jageshwara temple is the prominent temple here and also gives its name to the site it stands towards the east of the enclosure. It consists of the sanctum chamber, having curvilinear spire and mandapa of pyramidal type. The sanctum is triratha on plan. The central faces are provided with the perforated window screens. The sikhara has six bhumis. The crowning members are concealed under a canopy in accordance with the style of the region. The temple is dedicated to Yogisvara Siva, and worshipped in the form of a linga. Stylistically the temple is datable Contributions solicited in the range of Rs. 25 - 75 to eighth century AD. Lakhs for following activities: 1. Conservation of monuments. 2. Environmental development. 3. Providing tourist facilities. 95 Surya Temple, Katarmal This imposing temple structure is located on a lofty hill on the right bank of the river Kosi and about 18 km from Almora. The temple is locally known as “Bara Adit” or the great sun god. The main temple is surrounded by a paved enclosure measuring about 48.75 m by 30.48 m. There are 14 subsidiary shrines around the main temple. The main shrine faces east and consists of a garbhagriha and mandapa. The sanctum has a curvilinear elevation while the mandapa is covered with a gabled roof and is a later addition. The entrance of the sanctum chamber was provided with beautifully carved wooden door leaves Uttaranchal which have been shifted to the National Museum, New Delhi DEHRADUN for better preservation. Katarmal Stylistically the temple can be dated from 12th to 13th century AD. Contributions solicited in the range of Rs. 25 - 75 Lakhs for following activities: 1. Conservation of monuments. 2. Environmental development. 3. Providing tourist facilities. 96 Remains of Sixteen Temples, Adibadri Uttaranchal DEHRADUN Adibadri Adibadri, a halting-place between Lohba and Karnaprayag is situated in Patti Sili Chandpur and lies about 17 km away from Karnprayag. A group of 16 temples are noted at Adibadri, which are small to very small in size. The chief temple consists of a garbhagriha, surmounted by a pyramidal roof with a raised platform at the front. Contributions solicited in the range of Rs. 50 - 60 Lakhs for following activities: 1. Conservation of monuments. 2. Environmental development. 3. Providing tourist facilities. 97.