#100templesofIndia

15. krimchi temples (Udhampur - Jammu).

Complex of 7 ancient temples.
Dating back to 8th & 9th century and one of the oldest temples in Jammu.
Temples reflect ‘Nagara’ style of architecture.

Some sources say that they were built by Dev dynasty of Jammu.
Even though the walls are eroded, I found similarities to the temples in Bhuvneshwar built around the same era.

An hour in this complex took me centuries back.

I feel sorry so little is known about these temples even among locals in Jammu.

#jammu #cityoftemples

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