Driving across Uttarakhand on the way from Pithoragarh to Almora, you’ll come across the Jageshwar temple complex. Hidden away like a treasure trove in between lush Deodar trees the Shiva temple is a sight to behold. The dark green Deodar leaves are in perfect sync with the black temple stone, blue rivulet, and grey sky, almost like nature wants you to enjoy this natural photo filter.

The Jageshwar temple complex is estimated to have been built around the ninth to 13th century AD. The architecture will entrance you, and you’ll immediately know that what now seems like a relic, must have stood as a splendor at one time. This is just one example of the might and beauty of the ancient Indian temples.