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Katyuri Kings’ Legacy: Replicas Enrich, But Do Not Diminish, the Glory of Original Pilgrimage Sites

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Many centuries ago, the Katyuri kings, originally from Kartikeyapuri (now Joshimath), established their new kingdom in the scenic Katyur Valley of Kumaon. They built numerous temples in Jageshwar, including replicas of the revered Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. These actions were not an attempt to rival the original pilgrimage sites but rather a manifestation of their religious sentiments and daily worship ...

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