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Krimchi is site of three of the oldest temples of Jammu. The architecture of the temple shows distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences. Pancheri, a hill resort is a short distance away from here. This is a splendid stone temple complex. A small stream flows below it. Three old temples stand in a row facing east. One of the temples is in ruins. Reflecting a distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences, the temples act as major crowd pullers in the region. The splendid 'Stone Temple Complex', as it is lovingly called, has a beautiful small stream flowing below it. The three monolithic temples of Krimchi stand in a row facing east, while one of the three now stand in ruins. The temples resemble the shape of Baij Nath and Linga Raja temple at Bhuvneshawar Orrisa. The main temple is 50 ft high, is decorated with abstract designs and the porch strongly resembles the ancient stone temples of Kashmir. Some beam like stone structures are used in the construction and the rest on massive pillars.Pieces of the sclupture found in the rubble have images of Ganesh, Parvati, Shiva Trimurti and Vishnu. |
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