GUPTESHWAR, Jakh

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

A modified natural temple cave in limestone is said (Breitenbach 2005.12.01 Mss) to contain not only a small stream a small shrine sacred to Gupteshwar (Sanskrit, etc. = Hidden Lord, an epithet of Shiva) and stalactites (venerable linga and hence stalagmite speleothems). SITUATION: North-west of Jakh (at 1479 m asl, Breitenbach 2005.11.03, electronic Eschenbach altimeter) and an estimated 500 or 800 m steeply uphill (note 1) to an elevation above 1750 m asl (Breitenbach 2006.03.21 personal communication). Breitenbach (2005.12.01 Mss): The area is cultivated (grassing). The whole region shows a huge limestone plateau and the must be potential for caves. CAVE LIFE: Eagles (Aves: Aquilae indet).A modified natural temple cave in limestone is said (Breitenbach 2005.12.01 Mss) to contain not only a small stream a small shrine sacred to Gupteshwar (Sanskrit, etc. = Hidden Lord, an epithet of Shiva) and stalactites (venerable linga and hence stalagmite speleothems). SITUATION: North-west of Jakh (at 1479 m asl, Breitenbach 2005.11.03, electronic Eschenbach altimeter) and an estimated 500 or 800 m steeply uphill (note 1) to an elevation above 1750 m asl (Breitenbach 2006.03.21 personal communication). Breitenbach (2005.12.01 Mss): The area is cultivated (grassing). The whole region shows a huge limestone plateau and the must be potential for caves. CAVE LIFE: Eagles (Aves: Aquilae indet).