Carved Doors of Jageshwar
Folklore of the region has timelessly recorded the mountain people's craftsmanship. The living beauty of the craft can be seen in the spiritual town of Jageshwar. The doors that adorn the entrances of the temples, homes and the heritage-rich structures do not contain floral decorations or geometric patterns, but these are stories of devotion that have been carved in the wood. These storytellers, through these entrances, bring to life the belief system of the mountains along with the generational wealth of this craft.
Every symbol engraved on these doors brings out the true Kumaon Himalayas in front of you, whether they are symbols to ward off evil from entering the houses or cravings that praise the divine and celebrate nature in its truest essence. No machine-made wooden carvings can ever compete with this masterpiece created out of the native wood and bare hands. The makers of these doors do not view it as a profession but as the passing on of the tradition from one generation to the next. These doors get withered as time passes, but stand as reminders of life, which is slow and heavily enriched with reverence. The conservation of this cultural heritage responds to the call of the ancients, whose presence still keeps the mountains alive. Explore these when you visit during the best time to visit Jageshwar Dham.
Witness the beauty of this ancient architecture at Van Serai. Here, you get the best essence of both the Himalayas and the Himalayan architecture at the most cost-effective deals. Choose Van Serai, a hotel near Jageshwar Dham temple.
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