SHANKARACHARYA, Joshimath (Cave of)
(Joshimath Tehsil - IN)
30.566700,79.566700
30.566700,79.566700
Description
A relatively small, temple cave of unidentified dimensions and dubious nature (modified, natural or man-made cave or rock shelter) is situated at Joshimath (also: Jyotirmath N30°34': E079°34') and, to be precise, below the relatively small Shiva Mandir (temple) under the tree which is reputed to have sheltered the great Adi Guru Shri Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD (some say 500 BC).
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | TROTACACHARYA GUPHA | ||
| 9.8 | POKHRI COPPER MINES | ||
| 9.8 | DHUNPORE COPPER MINES | ||
| 9.8 | DHUNPORE CARIES | ||
| 9.8 | DHOBREE COPPER MINE | ||
| 10.1 | TABOVAN SPRING | ||
| 12.8 | JATASHANKAR GUFA, Kalpeshwar | ||
| 15.2 | GORKHIYA UDYAR | ||
| 16.6 | PANCH NATH, Ghural Ganga (Caves at) |