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Naina Devi Temple
Last Updated on Monday, 14 February 2011 18:30
Counted as a Shakti Peeth, the Naina Devi temple is situated on the northern end of the Nainital Lake, in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. The temple is dedicated to goddess Naina Devi, representing Sati, Shiva’s consort whose story is linked with this temple as well as all the 51 Shakti peeth in the country.
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Lakha Mandal Temple
Last Updated on Monday, 24 January 2011 08:23
The Lakha Mandal Temple is situated in Kalsi, at a distance of 75 kilometres from Dehradun, the state capital of Uttarakhand, India. This is an ancient and important religious place where the devout Hindus come in large numbers. The temple, dedicated mainly to lord Shiva, is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and traces its origins to Mahabharata, the great epic of the Hindu religion.
Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple
Last Updated on Monday, 24 January 2011 08:28
The Daksheshwar Mahadev temple is situated in Kankhal, at a distance of around 4 kilometres from the main city of Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is connected with a very famous legend. Pilgrims who visit Haridwar usually don’t miss this temple, as it is considered one of the most important Shiva temples in this area. In August, at the time of Mahashivratri, the temple is filled with devotees and the festival is celebrated grandly.
Girija Devi Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 03:55
The Girija Devi Temple is considered to be one of the most sacred temples in the Nainital District. The temple is a Shakti shrine is dedicated to ‘Garjiya Devi’, who is supposed to protect the place and fulfils the wishes of its devotees.
The temple is situated at a distance of 14 kilometres from Ramnagar and attracts devotees in thousands at the time of Kartik Purnima.
The temple is situated at a distance of 14 kilometres from Ramnagar and attracts devotees in thousands at the time of Kartik Purnima.
Golu Devata
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:03
The temple at Chaiti is dedicated to Golu Devata, an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav(Shiva). The deity in this area is famously known as the Nyaya Devata or the god of justice. It is a strong belief among the devotees that Golu Devata listens to everyone’s petition and if the person is innocent, imparts justice to him. For this reason, one can find in the temple, thousands and thousands of petitions written on papers- stamp paper and normal ones, each having a story of person, pleading for justice. The subject of the plea can be anything, from a long pending court case to a domestic fight.
Gopinath Mandir
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:08
The Gopinath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the most popular site in Gopeshwar. This ancient temple is architecturally beautiful and holds some very ancient statues as well as scriptures. A five metre long trident in the temple is the main attraction of the temple. It is said to belong to Lord Shiva, who threw it on Kama Deva, in a fit of anger. The trident is made of five metals and has not rusted, which is a wonder in itself.
Guptkashi
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:12
Guptkashi, translated as the secret Kashi, holds almost equal importance as the original Kashi. This is a large village is situated in the Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. The place holds importance because of the very famous Vishwanath temple here dedicated to lord Shiva. Another important temple found here is the Ardhanareshwar temple devoted to the half man-half woman form of Shiva and Parvati. Guptkashi is situated on the way to the famous pilgrim site, Kedarnath and is visited by a large number of devotees each year.
Jageshwar Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:15
The centre of attraction of the town is the Jageshwar Mahadev temple where lord Shiva is worshipped as Nagesh or Jageshwar. The Temple has a beautiful architecture with statues of many deities, including Shiva’s guards Nandi and Skandi. The Shivaling worshipped in the temple is divided into two parts, the larger one depicting Shiva and the smaller one depicts his consort Parvati.
Kalpeshwar Mahadev
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:19
The Kalpeshwar Mahadev is one of the Panch Kedars (Five kedars) in the Garhwal Himalayas and is a highly revered temple. The origin of this place of worship is linked with the story of the Pandavas and Lord Shiva. Here, the matted hair or Jata of lord Shiva are the object of worship and because of this, Lord Shiva, is also called Jatadhari (possessing great locks of hair) and Jateshwar.
Madhyamaheshwar
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:22
The temple at Madhyamaheshwar is dedicated Lord Shiva and the Nabhi (Belly) of the god is the object of worship here. The temple is a grand structure of North Indian architecture and holds the navel shaped Shivaling, primarily worshipped here. The temple also has two other shrines, one belonging to Parvati, lord Shiva’s consort and Ardhnareshwar, the half man-half woman form depicting the union of Shiva and Parvati.
Mahasu Devta Temple
Saturday, 16 October 2010 18:25 Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:30
The Mahasu Temple is highly revered among the people of the Hanol village as well as the surrounding villages. This ancient temple is supposedly built in 9th Century AD by the people of the Village in honour of Mahasu Devata. The temple is built in Huna architectural style. The temple has, however, undergone many changes over time and has a mixed architecture now.
Maya Devi Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:48
Maya Devi Temple is one of the three most ancient temples of the holy city of Haridwar along with Narayana Shila Temple and Bhairav Temple. Maya Devi, the presiding deity of the temple holds such great importance in the place that Haridwar was called Mayapuri in the past. Goddess Maya Devi is an incarnation of Shakti.
Moteshwar Mahadev Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:51
The main deity worshipped in the temple is Bhimashankar Mahadev, while other deities worshipped here include Parvati (Lord Shiva’s consort), Kartikeya and Ganesha (Shiva’s Sons), Hanuman, Kali (Goddess Shakti’s ferocious form) and Bhairav (Lord Shiva’s fierce manifestation).
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 03:58
Located at a distance of 20 Kilometres from Rishikesh, Neelkanth Mahadev is a highly revered temple, visited by a great many worshippers each year. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva in his Neel Kanth (Blue throated) form.
The temple is situated adjacent to the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges in a dense forest and is approachable only through a trek covering 12 kilometres of distance from Swarg Ashram.
The temple is situated adjacent to the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges in a dense forest and is approachable only through a trek covering 12 kilometres of distance from Swarg Ashram.
Panch Kedar
Saturday, 16 October 2010 18:15 Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:58
The Panch Kedar holds great importance in Uttarakhand as well as the Northern India, especially for the Saivites. The most important of the five places is Kedarnath, being part of the Chardham of Himalayas and the 12 Jyotirlinga of the country.
All the five places are accessible only through trekking (except Kedarnath which can also be reached through helicopter). The circuit of the Panch Kedar forms a very famous trekking route in the Himalayas which is equally famous amongst pilgrims as well as adventure lovers.
Rudranath Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:01
The Rudranath temple is situated amongst the beautiful rhododendron forests and flower laden pastures, giving it a divine beauty. The temple is a natural rock temple made in a cave. Here, according to the legends, the face of Shiva appeared which is worshipped as Neelkanth Mahadev. Further adding to its beauty, the temple is surrounded by a number of Kunds (water tanks), including the Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund etc.
Rudreshwar Mahadev
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:03
Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated at a distance of 10 kilometres from Masi and Bhikiyasen, the two small villages, situated on the banks of the Ram Ganga River.
Sapta Badri Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:13
Sapta Badri is the name used for the seven holy temples dedicated to lord Badrinath (Vishnu), located in the Alaknanda Valley in Garhwal hills, known as the Badri Kshetra. The temples in this circuit include: Badrinath (Badrivishal). Adi Badri, Vridha Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Yogadhyan Badri, Ardha Badri, and Narasingh Badri. The main shrine amongst these is Badrinath, also called as Badrivishal, which is one of the holiest places in the country and is visited by thousands of pilgrims each year. According to tradition, all of these temples are supposed to be built by Adi Shankaracharya, who on his mission to spread Hinduism, connected the whole country through these places of worship.
Surkanda Devi Temple
Saturday, 16 October 2010 17:25 Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:19
Located at a distance of 8 kilometres from Dhanaulti, lies Surkanda Devi, a highly revered temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti, the goddess of power.
The temple is situated in a thick forest and offers some of the most magnificent views of the Himalayan ranges. Being situated in the woods, it is accessible only through a 2 kilometre long steep trek.
The temple is situated in a thick forest and offers some of the most magnificent views of the Himalayan ranges. Being situated in the woods, it is accessible only through a 2 kilometre long steep trek.
Triyuginarayan Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:26
Triyuginarayan Temple is a famous temple at Rudraprayag, devoted to Lord Vishnu. The temple holds importance as it is considered to be the place where Shiva and Parvati got married. A perpetual fire burns in front of the temple, believed to be the holy fire of their wedding symbolising their eternal love for each other. It is a very special feature of the temple and revered greatly.
The Temple
The temple is built in the same architectural style as the Kedarnath and holds the statue of lord Vishnu, his consort and goddess of wealth, Lakshmi and of Saraswati, the goddess of arts and learning.
The temple also has a Brahma Shila in its premises, which is considered to be the exact spot where the marriage took place.
The temple is also famous for providing marital bliss to its devotees who come to worship here.
There are three water tanks (kund) namely Rudra Kund, Brahma Kund and Vishnu Kund where people usually take bath before visiting the temple. The water of the kunds is supposed to cure infertility.
Access: The temple is accessible thorough a 5 kilometre long trek from Sonprayag.
LegendParvati was an incarnation of Sati, Shiva’s first wife and the daughter of Himavat, the personification of the Himalayas. Parvati in this life too wanted Shiva as her husband, and tried to attract him through her beauty. When he was not impressed, she underwent a very hard penance, lasting over thousands of years, asking Shiva to marry her. Shiva was finally impressed and requested Parvati to marry him at Guptkashi.
The wedding took place in Triyuginarayan where lord Vishnu participated as Parvati’s brother and Lord Brahma was the presided over the ceremonies. The ceremonies were watched by all the gods and sages of that time. The holy fire of the ceremony is still aflame and will continue burning forever, depicting the love between Shiva and Parvati.
SpecialThe temple holds special importance for married couples as it is believed to provide marital happiness in the lives of the devotees who come here. The water of the three holy water tanks (kund), situated near the temple, is supposed to cure infertility.
The Temple
The temple is built in the same architectural style as the Kedarnath and holds the statue of lord Vishnu, his consort and goddess of wealth, Lakshmi and of Saraswati, the goddess of arts and learning.
The temple also has a Brahma Shila in its premises, which is considered to be the exact spot where the marriage took place.
The temple is also famous for providing marital bliss to its devotees who come to worship here.
There are three water tanks (kund) namely Rudra Kund, Brahma Kund and Vishnu Kund where people usually take bath before visiting the temple. The water of the kunds is supposed to cure infertility.
Access: The temple is accessible thorough a 5 kilometre long trek from Sonprayag.
LegendParvati was an incarnation of Sati, Shiva’s first wife and the daughter of Himavat, the personification of the Himalayas. Parvati in this life too wanted Shiva as her husband, and tried to attract him through her beauty. When he was not impressed, she underwent a very hard penance, lasting over thousands of years, asking Shiva to marry her. Shiva was finally impressed and requested Parvati to marry him at Guptkashi.
The wedding took place in Triyuginarayan where lord Vishnu participated as Parvati’s brother and Lord Brahma was the presided over the ceremonies. The ceremonies were watched by all the gods and sages of that time. The holy fire of the ceremony is still aflame and will continue burning forever, depicting the love between Shiva and Parvati.
SpecialThe temple holds special importance for married couples as it is believed to provide marital happiness in the lives of the devotees who come here. The water of the three holy water tanks (kund), situated near the temple, is supposed to cure infertility.
Tungnath Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 05:36
Perched at the height of 12073.5 feet, Tungnath is counted amongst the world’s highest temples. The name Tungnath serves it well which means lord of the mountains. The temple is the second to be visited in the list of Panch Kedar, the five holy temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The other four temples include: Kedarnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar.
Mansa Devi Temple
Last Updated on Friday, 11 February 2011 11:50
The Mansa Devi temple is one of the most visited temples in Haridwar and also an important Shakti peeth in Northern India. Situated on top of the Bilwa Mountain, it is also known as Bilwa Thirtha. Dedicated to Mansa Devi, a form of Goddess Shakti, the temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims each year.
The goddess Mansa is believed to fulfil all the wishes of her sincere devotees and for this, people who pray for something, usually tie a thread at the temple and when that prayer is answered, come back to untie it. The tree at the temple here is tied with thousands of threads carrying thousands of prayers.
The goddess Mansa is believed to fulfil all the wishes of her sincere devotees and for this, people who pray for something, usually tie a thread at the temple and when that prayer is answered, come back to untie it. The tree at the temple here is tied with thousands of threads carrying thousands of prayers.
Chandi Devi Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 04:06
The Chandi Devi Temple, located in Haridwar, holds great importance among the Hindus and is a ‘Shaktipeetha’ as well as the ‘Siddhapeetha’, having the power to fulfil all the wishes of its devotees. The temple is also known as Neel Parvat Peeth because it is situated on top of the Neel Parvat or the ‘Blue Mountain’.
Gangotri Temple
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 February 2011 03:52
The temple on the bank of the river Bhagirathi is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, the daughter of heaven, who came on the earth as a river, to absolve the sins of Bhagirath’s ancestors.
The temple is an impressive grand structur built in the early 18th century by the Nepalese King, Amar Singh Thapa. The present temple, however, is said to be rebuilt by the Jaipur Dynasty.
The temple is situated at a distance of 19 kilometres from ‘Gaumukh’ the origin of the river. Gaumukh can be reached by tough trek, this is the reason why pilgrims worship the river from the temple at Gangotri. Adventurous ones can and do go till the glacier.
The temple is an impressive grand structur built in the early 18th century by the Nepalese King, Amar Singh Thapa. The present temple, however, is said to be rebuilt by the Jaipur Dynasty.
The temple is situated at a distance of 19 kilometres from ‘Gaumukh’ the origin of the river. Gaumukh can be reached by tough trek, this is the reason why pilgrims worship the river from the temple at Gangotri. Adventurous ones can and do go till the glacier.
Yamunotri Temple
Saturday, 17 July 2010 18:06
Uttarakhand is the land where two of the most important rivers of India, Ganga and Yamuna originate in Gangotri and Yamunotri respectively. Yamunotri is near the source of the River Yamuna, a frozen glacier named the Champasar Glacier.
The glacier, however, is difficult to access and hence the river is worshipped a little distance from it, where the Yamunotri temple is built. The temple is dedicated to Yamunotri, the river goddess, who is worshipped as the divine mother, supplying nourishment to the lands of this country.
Yamunotri is also one of the four sacred sites of the Himalayas, known as the Chota Char Dham. The other three in the list are- Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri.
Kedarnath Temple
Last Updated on Friday, 11 February 2011 12:06
Dedicated to Kedarnath or the lord of Kedar (place), the temple dates back to over a thousand years and is a beautiful structure made of huge white stones. The temple has statues of Nandi and Virbhadra (Shiva’s vehicle and guard respectively) as well as of the Pandava brothers. The centre of the temple holds the ‘Shivalinga’, a conical stone that symbolises the God in his Sadashiv form.
Baleshwar Temple
Badrinath Temple
Last Updated on Friday, 11 February 2011 12:10
The Badrinath temple is one of India’s holiest places revered highly amongst the Hindus. The temple forms one part of the four holiest temples in India, called the Char Dham or the four abodes of god. It is also a part of the ‘chota char dham’ (little Char Dham) or the four religious places of Uttarakhand. The temple is open for only 6 months, from end of April to the beginning of November and remains closed in the other 6, due to the harsh winters in this area.
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Uttarakhand Temples
Uttarakhand Temples
• Mansa Devi Temple
• Kedarnath Temple
• Badrinath Temple
• Yamunotri Temple
• Gangotri Temple
• Daksheshwar Mahadev
• Girjia Devi Temple
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
• Golu Devata
• Chandi Devi Temple
• Gopinath Mandir
• Guptkashi
• Jageshwar Temple
• Kalpeshwar Mahadev
• Madhyamaheshwar
• Mahasu Devta Temple
• Maya Devi Temple
• Moteshwar Mahadev Temple
• Panch Kedar
• Rudranath Temple
• Rudreshwar Mahadev
• Sapta Badri Temple
• Surkanda Devi Temple
• Triyuginarayan Temple
• Tungnath Temple
• Baleshwar Temple
Uttarakhand Temples
• Mansa Devi Temple
• Kedarnath Temple
• Badrinath Temple
• Yamunotri Temple
• Gangotri Temple
• Daksheshwar Mahadev
• Girjia Devi Temple
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
• Golu Devata
• Chandi Devi Temple
• Gopinath Mandir
• Guptkashi
• Jageshwar Temple
• Kalpeshwar Mahadev
• Madhyamaheshwar
• Mahasu Devta Temple
• Maya Devi Temple
• Moteshwar Mahadev Temple
• Panch Kedar
• Rudranath Temple
• Rudreshwar Mahadev
• Sapta Badri Temple
• Surkanda Devi Temple
• Triyuginarayan Temple
• Tungnath Temple
• Baleshwar Temple
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