Karanprayag or Karnaprayag

Karanprayag or Karnprayag or Karnaprayag (Devanagari: कर्ण प्रयाग) is a city and municipal board in Chamoli District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Karanprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda, and Pindar River. Demographics As of the 2001 India census, Karanprayag had a population of 6976. Males constitute 56% of the population and females make up 44%. Karanprayag has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%....

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Nandaprayag

Nandaprayag (also spelt Nandprayag and Nand Prayag) is a town and a nagar panchayatin Chamoli district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nandaprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, and lies at the confluence of Alaknanda Riverand Nandakini River. नन्दप्रयाग, चमोली तहसील में भारत के उत्तराखण्ड राज्य के अन्तर्गत गढ़वाल...

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Rudranath, Chamoli

Go to Hindi Description : Click Here  Rudranath (Sanskrit: रुद्रनाथ) is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva, located in theGarhwal Himalayan mountains in Uttarakhand, India. Located at 2,286 metres (7,500 ft) above sea level, this natural rock temple is situated within a dense forest ofrhododendron dwarfs and Alpine pastures. The temple is the third temple to be visited...

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रुद्रनाथ मन्दिर

See English Decsription : Click Here रुद्रनाथ मन्दिर भारत के उत्तराखण्ड राज्य के चमोली जिले में स्थित भगवान शिव का एक मन्दिर है जो कि पञ्चकेदार में से एक है। समुद्रतल से 2290 मीटर की ऊंचाई पर स्थित रुद्रनाथ मंदिर भव्य प्राकृतिक छटा से परिपूर्ण है। रुद्रनाथ मंदिर में भगवान शंकर के एकानन यानि मुख की पूजा की जाती है, जबकि संपूर्ण शरीर की पूजा नेपाल की राजधानी काठमांडू के पशुपतिनाथ में की जाती है। रुद्रनाथ मंदिर के सामने से दिखाई देती नन्दा देवी और...

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Tungnath Temple Chamoli

Situated at an elevation of about 3,680Mts.above sea level, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Enroute exotic varieties of rhododendrons, while flowers and shrub like trees can be seen in abundance. Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary (74Kms.) On the Chopta Gopeshwar road, Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary is famous for breeding musk deer.This Sanctuary covers an area of 5 sq. Mts. and is an ideal place for tourists to view rare Himalayan wildlife....

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Baleshwar Temple, Champawat

Admist the main city of Champawat is the historical "Baleshwar Temple". Built by the rulers of Chand Dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving. There isn't any historical manuscript that dates the Baleshwar temple, however it is believed to be built between 10 - 12 century A.D. Baleshwar temples at Champawat has been declared as a National Heritage Monument and is looked after by Archological Survey of India (ASI) since 1952....

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Gwal Devta (Goril) temple

Gwal Devta Temple is located at Gwarail Chaurah. A deity of widespread faith and influence, Gwal Devta also known as Goril or Goll, is considered to be the presiding deity of justice. It is believed that when approached, Gwal Devta dispenses justice to a helpless victim of injustice and cruelty. Historically, Goril a Katyuric prince of Champawat, known for his unwavering justice and fair play, was himself a victim of planned conspiracy hatched up...

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Purnagiri temple, near Tanakpur

One of the 108 Siddha Peeths, this Devi Temple is 21 kms from Tanakpur, Tunyas is 17 kms and from there 3 km trek leads to Purnagiri Temple. Tanakpur is linked by direct bus service with Lucknow, Delhi, Agra, Dehradun, Kanpur and other Districts. According to an ancient legend, Daksha Prajapati organised a sacrificial ceremony, for which he invited everybody except Lord Shiva. Parvati on discovering that it was her father's trick to humiliate...

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Aditya Temple near Ramak

Aditya Temple is completed surrounded with valley of flowers, dense forest, high peaks and snow filled mountains. The temple is located in Ramak village, which is situated at a distance of 75 km from Champawat. Aditya Temple is also considered to be the sun god, as it resembles the sun temple of Konark in Orissa. It is situated near Bhumia Mandir and Adi Mandir that are located under tall trees Since long time a grand fair is organized every year...

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Varahi(Barahi) Devi temple, Devidhura

Varahi Devi temple, Devidhura is famous for Devidhura Mela, held every year on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan. The place Devidhura is situated at a junction of Almora, Pithoragarh, and Nainital districts. Devidhura Mela is famous for its enchanting dance and folk songs and also for its Bagwal.  Goddess Varahi is worshipped in this temple on this day in a rare way. In this fair, the image of Goddess Varahi is preserved...

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Balani Devi Temple, near Chakrata

The deity of Balani Devi is worshipped in the village of Chilhar. The temple of this deity is situated 1700 mts. above sea level and 155 kms. from Dehradun on a motorable road and slightlyaway from the main road. The temple was originally constructed in the ‘Huna’ architectural style,but over the ages it acquired a mixed style. The construction is unique from the view of religious architecture in Jaunsar. Balani Devi is the sister of the four main...

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Bhadraj Temple

A short 15 km trek route leads from Mussoorie to the temple of Bhadraj via Park Toll-Clods end, Dudhi. Situated on the extreme western region of Mussoorie town, Bhadraj offers a commanding view of the Doon Valley. Chakrata ranges and the Jaunsar Bawar area of Garhwal Himalayas. Bhadraj temple dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna, is situated on top of the hill. An annual fair is organised in the third week of August...

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Lakha Mandal Temple

Located in Dehradun Lakha Mandal Temple is the pride of Uttaranchal. An ancient temple, enshrining Lord Shiva, this is an apposite place for pilgrimage. For the worshippers of Shakti Cult, this temple is a dream destination. Generally Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are the embodiments of Shakti and they are supposed to relieve men from pains and pangs of daily existence. Lakha Mandal Temple located in Dehradun, is a prime attraction for both a...

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Laxman Siddh Temple, Dehradun

ऋषिकेश की ओर देहरादून से 12 कि.मी. दूर यह एक प्रसिद्ध मंदिर है। किवदंती है कि एक साधु ने यहां समाधि ली थी। मंदिर तक सुलभता से पहुंच होने के कारण विशेषकर रविवार को यहां बड़ी संख्या में दर्शनार्थी आते हैं। The popular Laxman Sidh Temple is around 12 kms from the Dehradun city along the Haridwar/Rishikesh way and is visited by thousands and thousands of people from all over India and abroad. It is believed that a sage underwent...

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Mahasu Devta temple

The Mahasu temple is situated in the small village of Hanol in Chakrata, 105 kilometres from Dehradun, the state capital of Uttarakhand. A very ancient temple, it is believed to be built in 9th Century AD in Huna architectural style. The constructions and modifications over the years, however, rendered it a mixed architecture. Situated on the eastern banks of the Tons River, this ancient temple is included in the list of Ancient...

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