Rudranath Temple, Chamoli, Uttarakhand The Rudranath Temple, locally known as Gopinath, is located in Gopeshwar, district Chamoli, on the way to Ukhimath. Stylistically, the temple is assignable to the eighth century CE and shows close similarity with the Mrityunjaya temple at Jageshwar in terms of plan, elevation, and ornamentation. The presence of around twenty-one amalasarakas of different sizes within the compound of the main temple suggests that the site was once a major temple complex with many more structures, though only a few survive today. The main temple is dedicated to Shiva, in the form of svayambhu-linga. . Architecturally, it is built in the Nagara style with a Latina sikhara, following a triratha plan and elevation. The sikhara is adorned with chaitya motifs throughout, hence termed as jala sikhara in architectural canons. Some of these motifs are further decorated with bhadramukhas. The chandrasala of the tall sukanasa depicts Shiva in his Nataraja form. The mandapa of the main temple is a later addition. Besides this, the complex includes three miniature shrines, one of which is of valabhi style and dateable to the tenth century CE, along with two double-storied buildings built in traditional style known as Baradari and Rawal Niwas. Source: Archaeological Survey of India