Holy places in Uttarkhand
Mundkatiya Temple – where Lord Ganesha is worshiped without head
Mundkatiya Temple is the only place on earth where Lord Ganesha is worshiped without a head. Lord Shiva had severed the head of Ganesha here for not being allowed to enter Parvathi Devi’s private quarters.
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Mayadevi Temple – the source of all Shakti Peethas
Mayadevi temple is the source of all the shakti peetha temples rather the foremost among all the Shakti Peetha temples. This is the place from where Lord Shiva lifted the body of Sati Devi after she burnt herself in a yogic fire generated from her body. […]
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Triyugi Narayan Temple
Triyugi Narayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in the Triyuginarayan village, Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state in India. Overseeing the beautiful Kedar Valley and the Chaukhamba peaks, the Triyugi Narayan temple is situated in the most picturesque surroundings. This glorious temple is the […]
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Gangotri – where Mother Ganga bestows her bounty on earth
Gangotri is one of the Char Dhams of the Himalayan region located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the source of the mighty and sacred river Ganga which has inspired countless devotees. As per the scriptures, Gangotri is the location where Lord Shiva received […]
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Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi
yada paapasya bahulyaam yavana krantabhutalam bhavishyati tadaa vipra nivaasam himavad giro kasya saha karishyaami sarvatirtha samanvita anaadisiddham me sthaanam vartate sarvadeva hi Lord Shiva said, “O sages, when the Earth is weighed by sins and plagued by demons, then Himalaya will be my abode. Himalaya which […]
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Uttarkashi – The Kashi of the North
iyam-uttarkashi hi praaninaam muktidaayini dhanya-loke mahaabhaaga kalau yeshaam iha sthitihi This Uttarkashi is one which gives salvation to the living beings. Blessed are those who are fortunate to live here during the dark age of Kali-yuga; in this place where all the Gods reside. (Skanda Purana) […]
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