Famous Temple To Visit In Uttarakhand

 Uttarakhand nicked name as the 'land of gods' conceals many holy shrines that are revered for their spiritual and mythological bckground. Uttarakhand Popularly nicknamed as ‘Devbhoomi ' Uttarakhand is one of the most pristine destinations of India.

 Uttarakhand is one of the best place for family vacations. 680 temples in Uttarakhand. there are temples of representing "Divine Knowledge",Durga , the (fire) from of Lord Shiva , Goddess par excellence, Chandika, representing kali in her most terrible forms has nine temples in garwhal and two in Kumaon , Sitala, the Goddess of small pox has temples dedicated to her in Almora, Srinagar, Jageshwar and other places.

The land of thousands temples, Uttarakhand has been a religious and spiritual magnet since antiquity. for thousands of years, sages and saints have walked to the himalayan abode of Lord Shiva and Seek Blessings from the Vasudev, the almighty. There are numerous centuries old shrines and temples in Uttarakhand revered by the devotes. 

TOP 10 TEMPLES IN UTTARAKHAND

• KEDARNATH TEMPLE
• TUNGNATH TEMPLE
• BALESHWAR TEMPLE 
• KATARMAL SUN TEMPLE
• LAKHAMANDAL
• TRIYUGINARAYAN TEMPLE 
• BAIJNATH TEMPLE
• DEVALGARH

KEDARNATH TEMPLE

Nestled on the shore of Mandakini River, Kedarnath Temple is one of the most pious and famous temples situated at the top of Garhwal Himalayan Range. One of the most revered temple destinations of India, Kedarnath town is nestled in the mighty Garhwal Himalayas. The Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. Kedarnath Dham, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of Shiva.

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TUNGNATH TEMPLE

Tungnath peacefully adorned on the Chandranath Parvat is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest Panch Kedar temple of Uttarakhand. The highest Kedar amongst the five, Tungnath is a magnificent temple with an aura soothes both eyes and soul. Tungnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The best time to visit tungnath is from september -october and may-june.

BALESHWAR TEMPLE

This temple is also known as Bleshwar.The temple is situated in Baleshwar i.e 76 km from Pithoragarh within the city of Champawat in Uttarakhand. Baleshwar temple is an ancient temple dedicated to lord shiva built by the rulers of the Chand Dynasty, Baleshwar temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving.

KATARMAL SUN TEMPLE

The katarmal surya temple is a 9th century temple built by katarmalla,a katyuri king,exhibiting the architectural style of the ancient artisans. this hindu temple is perched at an elevation of 2,116 meters above sea level and is situated at a distance of 19 kms from  almora.

the surya mandir (sun temple) is also known as badadtiya temple.

LAKHAMANDAL

Lakhamandal is a famous temple located in chakrata region. the deity of temple is lord shiva. remains of several temples still exist in the lakhamandal premises. here, the shiling is made of graphite which shines on pouring water on it.

lakhamandal is an ancient hindu temple complex, situated in the jaunsar-bawar region of dehradun district in the state of uttarakhand. the temple is dedicated to lord shiva. this temple is popular among the shakti calt, who believe that aa visit to this temple shrine will end their misfortunes. 

TRIYUGINARAYAN TEMPLE

Triyuginarayan temple is one of the hindu pilgrimage which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu according to old legends, lord vishnu witnessed the marriage of lord shiva and goddess parvati.

it is also believed that there is eternal fire in front of the temple that has been burning since old ages.

for this reason, this temple is also known as akhand dhuni temple.

BAIJNATH TEMPLE

Baijnath town lies in the centre of 'Katyur' valley, on the banks of the Gomti River in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India, about 300 km from the state capital Dehradun. 

Baijnath is a small town on the banks of the Gomati river in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India.

DEVALGARH

Devalgarh is a beautiful town near the main town of Srinagar. A historical site, it is one of the lesser-explored jewels of the state.The town is most famous for the Maa Raj Rajeshwari Devi temple, and as a part of the Devalgarh group of temples, this is an ASI (Archeological Survey of India) protected monument. The Laxmi Narayan temple and the Gauri Devi temple are other attractions here. It is said that this town was named after King Deval, the erstwhile ruler of Kangra, who set up a town in the Pauri district in 1512. Today, it is best known for its ancient temples that reflect the architectural riches of that time.