Jatoli Temple Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Jatoli Temple

Jatoli is a spot around seven kms far from Solan in Himachal Pradesh. Jatoli means long Jata (hairs) which further implies the long Jatas of master Shiva. While following the historical backdrop of this spot I came to realize that there existed the most established sanctuary of master Shiva where an antiquated lingam is set. As indicated by an incredible conviction, master Shiva went to this spot and rested for a night. Thus other unbelievable stories additionally bolster the same conviction.
It is said that sanctuaries are the foundation of Indian Medieval engineering legacy. Every sanctuary has some impossible to miss building components. While building a sanctuary couple of fundamental things are remembered. These are extensively ordered as the range, the group, the neighborhood conviction, the traditions and the recorded essentialness of the spot. The structural style is embraced in such a way, to the point that it suits the religious notions of the general population. This further prompts make a profound domain for producing positive vibes. To accomplish this, structural engineering of a religious spot ought to additionally supplement the chronicled realities, the confidence of the general population and the social legacy. It is just the confidence that has enlivened the finest writing, structural planning, painting and the music in the whole world.

The structural outline of Shiva's Temple in Jatoli is heavenly. This sanctuary has been fabricated by – Aryan Style where the top tower is round with a curvilinear layout which closes into a tip. The tip of such sanctuary is normally enhanced with brilliant kalash. Couple of alterations have additionally been done by giving a touch of combination of Southern or Dravidian-Style to this sanctuary. The Shiva's sanctuary at Jatoli has three back to back sub-pyramidal structures which end in a tip. The decreasing part in the sanctuary structural engineering is called as Shikhar or the zenith. The stature of this sub pyramidal has been kept up in climbing request yet kept minimal lower than the fundamental pyramidal of what is called as 'Vimana'. At the base of first sub pyramidal stage Lord Ganesha has been situated. In the second sub pyramidal territory 'Shesh Nag' involves the spot.

The frontal zone around these pyramids has been improved with one yellow-green hued kalash on every side. At the base of the stage of third sub pyramid one can see a trishul particularly on every side. There are figures of divine beings and goddesses along the front and horizontal sides of the sanctuary. The fundamental pyramid is tallest among all sub pyramids, in this way making the tallness of this sanctuary 111 ft., and has been given the tag of most astounding sanctuary of ruler Shiva in Asia. The development the sanctuary was finished in 39 years. An entryway called Mandapam prompts the primary passageway of the sanctuary. Here the enthusiasts amass for darshan of the Shiv lingam. At Jatoli, Shiv lingam is extraordinary. It is comprised of straightforward glass like structures, which is housed in silver structure involving Vishnu Pitha and Braham Pitha.
On the upper east corner of the sanctuary lies a water tank known as 'Jal Kund " where the water stream is normal and is viewed as favorable and devout like the blessed Ganges. This water is said to have some therapeutic qualities to treat skin ailments. There is a fundamental hollow on the left half of the passage of this sanctuary where Swami Krishanand Paramhansji used to dwell. Development of this sanctuary was his perception. In the external patio, just before mandapam, a titan statue of Nandi with Ganas adds appeal to this spot.