Another Shiva temple (Kandolia Devta) is located in the dense forest of Oak and Pine on Kandolia hills. Adjacent to this temple is a beautiful park, sports complex and a few mts ahead is Asia’s highest Stadium Ransi. During summers Kandolia Park Witnesses the cheering, laughing and funfilled families from the locale. One side of […]
Pauri Garhwal
Pauri Garhwal, a district located in the state of Uttarakhand, India, is a place of religious importance with numerous temples and shrines. The region has a rich cultural and spiritual heritage that is reflected in its ancient temples, which attract devotees from all over the country.
One of the most famous temples in Pauri Garhwal is the Kandoliya Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated atop a hill at a height of 1800 meters above sea level. The temple offers breathtaking views of the Garhwal Himalayas, and it is a popular destination for trekking enthusiasts. Another popular temple in the region is the Kedarnath Temple, which is believed to be one of the holiest Hindu shrines and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple is another significant temple in Pauri Garhwal, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests. The temple has a natural spring that is believed to have medicinal properties, and it attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Apart from these temples, Pauri Garhwal has several other significant temples, including the Chandrabadni Temple, where Goddess Sati’s torso is believed to have fallen, and the Adwani Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
In addition to being a spiritual hub, Pauri Garhwal is also a paradise for nature lovers, offering breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains, glistening streams, and dense forests. Visitors to the region can enjoy trekking, camping, and other adventure activities, along with immersing themselves in the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the temples.
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Kyunkaleshwar Temple, Pauri Garhwal
8th century Shiva temple established by Sankaracharya during his visit to Pauri with the view of, revival of Hinduism. The temple is well renowned in Pauri and nearby areas, people has a very strong belief in the temple with main Deities- Lord Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, Kartikeya. Other Deities in the temple just behind the main […]
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Nagdev Temple, Pauri Garhwal
Much worshipped temple of snake God (Nag) and situated in a dense forest of Pine and Rhododendron. On the way to the temple an observatory is installed from where one can get a gigantic and thrilling view of magnificent Himalayan ranges like Chaukhamba, Gangotri Group, Banderpoonch, Kedardom, Kedarnath etc. The temple is located on Pauri- […]
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Jwalpa Devi Temple, Pauri Garhwal
Famous ShaktiPeeth of this area dedicated to Goddess Durga is around 33kms from Pauri on Pauri- Kotdwar motor road. A special worship is offered during Navratras’ people come from far and wide to pray for the fulfillment of their desires. Accommodation units like Tourist rest House (4 beds) and Dharamshala are available here. Temple is […]
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Dhari Devi Temple, Pauri Garhwal
The temple dedicated to goddess Kali is a much worshiped Goddess of the region. People are of the opinion that the stone carved deity changes face of a girl, woman, and of old lady as the day progresses. A mythological account says that once a severe flood washed away a temple and Dhari Devi’s idol […]
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Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Pauri Garhwal
Situated at an elevation of 1428 mts., this temple has a great following among childless couples. The temple houses a Shivlinga and is surrounded by the Himalayan ranges in the east, Haridwar in the west and the Siddha Peeth Medanpuri Devi temple in the south. Legend has it that a village woman inadverdently hit a […]
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Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Pauri Garhwal
This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Is is 36 kms from Lansdowne, the headquarter of ‘Garhwal Rifle’. Surrounded by thick forests of Deodar & Pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek for beauty in nature. During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The temple committee provides a dharamshala for accommodation Architecture Legend […]
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Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand Date built: – Deity: Lord Shiva Architectural style: – Major festivals Maha Shivaratri Locale: Near Rishikesh District:: Pauri Garhwal Address: – Phone – Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nilkanth, an aspect of Shiva. The temple is situated at a height of 1330 meters and is located about 32 km from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal […]