Top 5 temples In Uttarakhand: Must Visit

Uttarakhand is also known as the land of gods and Devbhoomi. Uttarakhand is most famous for its neutral beauty and gorgeous view of the Himalayan peak. Uttarakhand offers the chance to see the natural beauty of the temples and the chance to be blessed by the gods. This is the most visited temple in Uttarakhand, which is also loved by trekkers. These temples are: Kedarnath temple, Badrinath temple, Triyuginarayan temple, Dhari Devi temple, and Ukhimath temple. Read more about the temples.

Kedarnath temple 

Kedarnath Temple is the most famous temple in Uttarakhand. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It’s located at an altitude of 3583 meters (11.755 feet) above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River. According to Hindu mythology, Pandavas seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva after the Kurukshetra war, but Lord Shiva is disappointed by the war’s deaths. 

Lord Shiva has tried to hide from the Pandavas and transformed into a bull, but Bhima, one of the Pandavas, has cleverly captured Lord Shiva. But the body of the bull was torn and emerged at five different locations. As a body part, the hump is seen by Pandavas at this place. Then this place where later the construction was named Kedarnath Temple.

Badrinath temple

Badrinath Temple is one of the most popular pilgrimages in India. It is one of the parts of char Dham and do Dham yatra. Badrinath temple is located at an altitude of 3,133 meters in the Chamoli religion of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that once Lord Vishnu was sitting on the banks of the Alaknanda river in Badrinath for thousands of years, while Goddess Lakshmi also used to sit beside him, but as it was very cold and Harsh weather, she transformed herself into a tree shape so that he would not suffer from a cold.

The best time to visit Badrinath Temple is May to June and September to October because at this time the weather is pleasant and comfortable to travel. And the temple is closed from November to April because of heavy snowfall and cold weather conditions.

Dhari Devi temple

Dhari Devi Temple is a protector of Char Dham and Uttrakhand. Dhari Devi temple is dedicated to Goddess Dhar Devi (a form of Goddess Kali). The Dhari Devi temple is located on the bank of the Alaknanda river between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in Garhwal district in Uttrakhand. Devotees believe that the Dhari Devi presence ensures that the sacred site is safe from natural disasters and other problems.The goddess Dhari Devi has the power to save the site from natural disasters and crises.

This is an important pilgrimage center for receiving Goddess Dhari Devi blessings, and the Dhari Devi temple offers an amazing view of lush green hills and rugged terrain. Also providing the natural beauty of Uttarakhand landscapes.

Ukhimath temple

Ukhimath Temple is the winter home of Lord Shiva, and it is also known as Omkareshwar Temple. Ukhimath temple is situated at an altitude of 1317 meters above sea level in Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand. The temple offers enchanting views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and lush greenery, rolling hills, etc. 

After the Kedarnath temple’s door closed, every year the Kedarnath temple idol shifted to the Ukhimath temple for six months due to heavy snowfall and cold weather. The Ukhimath temple is open for six months, from April to November. The best time to visit is April to June and October to November because during this period weather is pleasant and the roads are accessible. Also, this time is easy for trekkers.

Triyuginarayan temple

Triyuginarayan temple is also known as Akhand Dhuni temple, and it is the place where Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married in the presence of other deities. It is known as the Akhand Dhuni temple due to the perpetual fire burning in the compound of this temple, which is believed to have lived since the marriage ceremony of the deities. The Triyuginarayan temple is located at an altitude of 6500 feet above sea level in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. 

Triyuginarayan temple offers a view of lush greenery and Himalayan landscapes. The temple is not only a pilgrimage site; it provides natural beauty and spiritual peace.

In conclusion, 

Unlike other shrines, these 5 temples are spiritual, historical, and unique natural wonders inherent in Uttarakhand. The legend, architecture, and religious importance of each temple are different. If you are a beginner and experienced trekker you must enjoy this temple’s journey. These temples are most loved by trekkers. Must visit the places if you are planning the trip for Uttarakhand; it gives you strong feelings and spiritual peace.