Krimchi Temples


Krimchi Temples are a group of temples situated in the beautiful village of Krimchi. The village is a part of the Udhampur town in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The temples of Krimchi are a major tourist attraction in the northeastern part of the village of Krimchi. The Krimchi Temples in Udhampur Town are a very popular tourist destination. These temples are a substantial part of the Jammu and Kashmir Pilgrim Tourism.

The temples of Krimchi enhance the beauty of the villege of Kromchi largely, making it even more attractive to the tourists. The Krimchi Temples of Krimchi Village are a cluster of temples that contain many Hindu deities.

One very interesting fact about these temples of Krimchi is that the structure and style of the temples bear a lot of resemblance to many of the temples in the state of Orissa of eastern India. The temples of Lingaraja and Baijnath, which are situated at Bhuvneshwar in Orissa, look a lot like that of the Krimchi Temples in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This fact suggests the exchange of culture form one part of the country to another.

The temples of Krimchi in Jammu and Kashmir have many Hindu deities resided in those. People visit the temples and worship with great devotion deities like:

  • Vishnu
  • Shiva,
  • Ganesh
  • Trimurti
Local people who offer their daily prayers as well as the tourists throng the temples of Krimchi. The village of has become popular for the presence of the Krimchi Temples.

Last Updated on 8/29/2011