Har Ki Pauri is a religious bathing ghat in Haridwar. It is located at the point where Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains. Ganga Aarti Timings.
Mansa Devi Temple Haridwar Guide – Timings, Poojas and History
Mansa Devi Temple is a Hindu temple for Goddess Mansa in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Read about its history, significance, timings and more.
Chandi Devi Temple Haridwar Guide – Timings, Poojas, and History
Present atop the Neel Parvat in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is the Chandi Devi Temple. The presiding deity, Chandi or Chandika is a form of Goddess Parvati.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Uttarkashi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Uttarkashi is one of the most sacred temples in Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is present on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is one of the Char Dham Yatra destinations within Uttarakhand. The Shiva lingam here is 56cm in height and is tilted towards South. The lingam is a swayambhu, […]
Karnaprayag
Karnaprayag is one of the five confluences of river Alaknanda (Panch Prayag). It is present at the confluence of river Alaknanda with river Pindar, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. An array of peaks like Trisul, Drona Giri, Narad Ghunti, Mrigathuni and Maiktoli surround it. Devotees believe that it is the place where Karna of Mahabharata […]
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag is one of the five confluences of river Alaknanda (Panch Prayag). It is present at the confluence of Alaknanda with Mandakini, in Uttarakhand. It has an average elevation of 895 metres. Also, famous temples located in the region are Kedarnath Temple, Omkareshwara Shiva temple, Madmaheshwara Temple and Trijuginarayan temple. The holy Mandakini originated from […]
Devprayag
Devprayag is one of the five confluences of river Alaknanda (Panch Prayag). It is present at the confluence of Alaknanda with Bhagirathi, in Uttarakhand. From here on, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet and take the same name- Ganga. It draws its name from sage Devsharma who led his life here. Bhagirathi originates from Gaumukh and Alaknanda […]
Vishnuprayag
Vishnuprayag is one of the five confluences of river Alaknanda (Panch Prayag), present in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. According to beliefs, Narada meditated here to impress Lord Vishnu, who eventually appeared before him. Hence, this place derives its name from Lord Vishnu. Vishnuprayag is present 1372 metres above sea level and is the first […]
Nandaprayag
Nandaprayag is one of the five confluences of river Alaknanda (Panch Prayag). It is present at the confluence of Alaknanda with Nandakini, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. According to mythology, it was once the capital of Yadu Kingdom. Devotees believe that a dip at Nandaprayag can absolve one of the sins. It is a famous […]
Triyuginarayan Temple
Triyuginarayan temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is present in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The word ‘tri’ means ‘Three’, ‘Yug’ means ‘a period of time’, and ‘Narayan’ is a name for Lord Vishnu. Devotees offer wood to the fireplace of the temple since three Yugas. Moreover, the temple is present […]
Narsingh Temple Joshimath
Narsingh Temple Joshimath, is an ancient temple for Lord Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu. It is present in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, and is one of the 108 ‘Divya Deshams’ of Vishnu. Since the temple is a part of ‘Sapt Badri’, it is also popular as Narsingh Badri Temple. As per reports, the famous […]
Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath
Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath, or Omkareshwar Pith is an ancient Hindu temple present in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It houses the deities Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar during winters (November- April), when the temples of Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar remain closed. It is present at an elevation of 1300 metres. Ukhimath or Okhimath has many other ancient temples dedicated […]
Tungnath Temple
Tungnath Temple is one of the Panch Kedar temples of Lord Shiva, present in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It comes second, if one follows the order of Panch Kedar temples. Also, it is the highest Shiva temple in the world. Moreover, Tunganath mountains form Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. Tungnath temple is also a huge tourist attraction […]
Rudranath Temple
Rudranath Temple is one of the Panch Kedar temples of Lord Shiva, present in the Grahwal region of Uttarakhand. It comes third, if one follows the order of Panch Kedar temples. It is followed by Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar temples. Moreover, the face of god Shiva is worshipped as “Nilkanth Mahadeva” here. Many people consider Rudranath as […]
Madhyamaheshwar Temple
Madhyamaheshwar Temple is one of the Panch Kedar temples of Lord Shiva, present in the Mansoona village of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Peaks like Chaukhamba, Neel Kanth and Kedarnath surround the temple. Also, it comes fourth, if one follows the order of Panch Kedar temples followed by Kalpeshwar Temple. Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath temples are to […]
Kalpeshwar Temple
Kalpeshwar Temple is one of the Panch Kedar temples in honour of Lord Shiva, present in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Also, it comes last, if one follows the order of Panch Kedar temples. One must visit Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath and Madhyamaheshwar temples before Kalpeshwar temple. Kalpeshwar is the only Panch Kedar temple accessible throughout the […]
Adi Badri
Adi Badri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is the second among the ‘Sapt Badri’ temples which are a group of seven holy shrines in honour of Lord Vishnu. All the Badri temples are present in Badri-Kshetra. It extends from Satapanth to Nandaprayag in the […]
Vridha Badri
Vridha Badri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is the third among the ‘Sapt Badri’ temples which are a group of seven holy shrines in honour of Lord Vishnu. Also, all the Badri temples are present in Badri-Kshetra. It extends from Satapanth to Nandaprayag in […]
Bhavishya Badri
Bhavishya Badri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is the fourth among the ‘Sapt Badri’ temples which are a group of seven holy shrines in honour of Lord Vishnu. All the Badri temples are present in Badri-Kshetra. It extends from Satapanth to Nandaprayag in the […]
Yogadhyan Badri
Yogadhyan Badri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is the fifth among the ‘Sapt Badri’ temples which are a group of seven holy shrines in honour of Lord Vishnu. All the Badri temples are present in Badri-Kshetra. It extends from Satapanth to Nandaprayag in the […]