Villages and towns of Uttaranchal: Uttaranchal Temples

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Mahasu Temple, Hanol, Uttarakhand

Mahasu Temple, Hanol, Uttarakhand

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Hanol Mahasu Temple is situated at an altitude of 1429 m in the village of Hanol, 120 km from Chakrata on the eastern bank of the Tamas. This temple constructed in Huna style architecture is dedicated to Mahasu.

Tradition recounts that a demon lived here and killed the people, one by one each day. A devotee of Lord Shiva in Mandrath challenged the custom and prayed to Shiva for help. This ardent devotee of the lord, Deolari Devi, a resident of Hanol, was being directed by God. Accordingly, she sent her four sons to Mandrath, where from a field they obtained four Shivlings. The shivlings were given the names of the four young men. Meanwhile the demon was killed by the four sons and the villagers thereafter started worshipping Shiva as Mahasu.

The temple is located 186 km from Dehradun. The Hanol Mela celebrated every October draws a large crowd.

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Uttaranchal Town: Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar is a popular hill station in Kumaon. It has a magical enviornment which binds serenity and beauty. Amidst the canopy of conifer forests and orchards , Mukteshwar sits in the lap of The Himalayas and offer splendid view of enchanting snow-clad peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Nandaghunti, Trishul and Panchchuli in its surroundings.

The legend says that the town is associated with Lord Shiva who gave the blessings of immortality or 'mukti' to a demon He killed.

Mukteshwar was noticed by Jim Corbett, the famous tiger hunter who fell in love with this beautiful mountain hamlet. The town is unexplored home of apples, plum, peach and apricot trees.

Mukteshwar has an ancient Shiva Temple of deity Mukteshwar at a height of 2,315 meters. Other nearby places worth visting are Chauli Ki Jaali, The Market Place, Sithla and Ramgarh.

Mukteshwar is a must visit site among the tourists surely.

To reach Mukteshwar :

Nearest airport : Pantnagar (123 kms)

Nearest railway station : Kathgodam (87 kms)

By road : Nainital(52 kms) > Bhowali > Dhanachuli > Mukteshwar

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DEVIDHURA FAIR (near Lohaghat)

Devidhura Temple

Devidhura is situated at a small distance of 45 km from Lohaghat in Champawat district of Kumaon division. Devidhura fair is organised at Devidhura Temple, which is also known as Barahi Temple, on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan.

The image of Devi Barahi is kept in a locked casket made of brass. Every care is taken to protect the image of Devi from human view. A procession is taken out carrying the casket to a mountain spring situated nearby where a blindfolded priest bathes the image with rituals and keeps it back in the casket.

After that until next morning the goddess is worshipped. The speciality of Devidhura fair lies in the morning event of 'Bagwal'. Two group of men called as 'Khams' in the local language are made and they fight a mock battle in front of the temple by pelting stones at each other and protecting themselves with help of shields. Thousands of people, pilgrims and tourists watch the fair with keen interest.

Devidhura Fair is one of the grand fairs held in Kumaon region and thus is a treat to the eyes of the visitors.

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Budha Temple, Dehradun

The Mindroling Monastery or the popularly known Buddha Temple is situated in Clement Town of Dehradun district bordered by Rajaji National Park. It is situated in a large Tibbetan settlement in Clement Town and is the re-established monastery of the original Mindroling Monastrey from Tibbet.

Khochhen Rinpoche with a small group of monks began the process of establishing this monastery in 1965. It was inaugrated on 20th October 2002 . It occupies 2 acres (81 hundred sq. mtr area of garden). There is also a hundred and three feet ( 31mtrs) high statue of Buddha.

The great stupa in this monastery is 185 feet tall and 100 sq ft wide making it the world's largest stupa. It is a several floor stupa of shrine rooms decorated with elaborate morals picturised in spectacular Tibbetan Buddhist art. Holy relics are also present in this stupa. The stupa and the surrounding compound is a magnificent example of beauty of Buddhist architecture.

Budha Temple is a very peaceful and scenic site to visit and thus is a favourite among local and foreign tourists as well.

To reach Buddha Temple :

From ISBT Dehradun > Clement Town

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BHAIRAV GARHI temple near Lansdowne

One of the fourteen reincarnation of Lord Shiva is Kaal Bhairav. Bhairav-Garhi is the famous abode of Kaal Bhairav . It is situated on the hills of Raajkheel village (17 km from Lansdowne).

The deity Kaal Naath Bhairav is regularly worshipped here. The deity is believed to love everything black, that is the reason why Manduwe Ka Aata is prefered as Prasaad there.

Bhairav or Bhairon is widely known as The Protector or The Gate-man of Garhwal. As the history says it, Bhairav Garh is one of the 52 garhs of Garhwal and originally it was known as Langoor Garh.

Langoor Garh was a powerful fort till 1791. The Gorkha army struggled for two years to seize the fort and even after 28 days of fight they were defeated and went back.

One of the Gorkha named Thapa realised the significance of the Bhairav in Langoor Garh and donated a 40 kilo Tamra-patra there.

Nearby, Lord Hanuman is worshipped in Hanuman Garhi, situated at the distance of 2 km . One month festival from 15 july to 15 august is organised by locals there.

Bhairav Garhi is thus one of the must visit temples for the religious pilgrims.

This may help you reach Bhairav Garhi temple

Bhairav Garhi Temple is situated at Kirtikhal approx. 18 km from Lansdowne.
Lansdowne & Gumkhal ( 12.5 km )
Gumkhal & Bhairav Garhi temple, Kirtikhal ( 5.5 km )

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Nanda Devi Raj Jaat postponed

The three week long world famous Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is in a state of confusion yet. While owing to the recent Kedar Valley Disaster, Uttarakhand government has clearly said 'No' to the famous Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra, locals have decided to carry on the Yatra without taking government's help.

Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra is the outcome of the affection of the devotees of Maa Nanda Devi. The Yatra, which is organised once in twelve years, starts from Nauti village of Karnprayag and goes further upto Roopkund and Hemkund. The speciality of the Yatra is a four-horned sheep. Contrary to other customs of sacrificing the animal, after havan is over, the sheep is set free to move. People from Garhwal, Kumaon as well as different parts of India and the world take part in this holy Yatra. Festivities surround this Yatra and local fairs boost the economical structure of the local people.

It is accompanied with Nanda Devi fair held usually at Almora, Ranikhet, Bhowali and other villages. Nainital and Almora are famous for carrying out a procession of 'Dola' of Maa Nanda Devi. The origin of Nanda Devi fair can be traced back to 16th century under the rule of Kalyan Chand. Worshipping, dance and the ritual collection of 'Brahmakamals' is a routine in the fair organised in Johar region.

Author: Vaartha Negi

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Shiv Mandir, Dehradun-Mussoorie road

Shiv mandir or Shiv Temple is very famous in and around Dehradun. Shiv mandir is exactly located on Dehradun-Mussoorie road. the surrounding is lush green and the view of Dehradun city from shiv mandir is awesome. Its a nice place to visit when you are in Dehradun or going to Mussoorie. You can visit mandir and can also enjoy the view and lush green environment. Beware of the monkeys though. they can snatch your prasad or other belongings. But do feed them with some fruits etc.

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Uttaranchal Temples - Jai Jwalpa Devi, Pauri Garhwal

Jwalpa Devi is situated on Kotdwar-Pauri highway. This temple is about 3kms away from Patisain (a small market) and about 30 kms from Pauri. Jwalpa is worshiped with great religious belief by then people of Uttarakhand. The temple is beautifully situated near the bank of a river.

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Amazing Places in Uttaranchal: Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund (Snow Lake) Sahib

As the name itself suggests, is a high-altitude lake (4329 m) surrounded by seven huge snow-covered mountains, which are collectively called Hemkund Parvat. Close to the lake is a sacred Gurudwara that is a pilgrimage centre for Sikhs and Hindus from all over the world.

It is said that Shri Guru Govind Singh Ji (the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs) meditated on the very banks of this lake where a number of sages and religious teachers from the Hindu mythology, including Rishi Medhasa of the Markandeya Purana and Lakshman, the brother of Lord Ram performed penance.

Besides tf the Laxman Ganga (alternatively called Hem Ganga) stream that merges with the Pushpawati stream flowing from the Valley of Flowers, at Ghangaria. From this point on, the river is called Laxman Ganga. Cheapest 10 Litres Blue Hiking Backpack
A very popular trekking destination, Hemkund is a 15 km trek from Govindghat. The trek takes one through pine forests where rhododendron (burans), wild roses, ferns and alpine flowers abound.

With breathtaking views of the surging waters of the Lakshman Ganga, the last five kilometres of the trek entails a steep climb from Ghangharia, which is a base for visiting Hemkund.

The lake is about two kilometres in circumference. It was clear, still water mirror images of the Saptashringa peaks (5500 m) that surrounds it.

So what’s the best season to visit Hemkund? No doubts: it’s between July and October. During these days, you’ll find the water still, has shards of ice floating in it, glinting in the sun with the rock-strewn banks of the lake covered in moss and the flowers in bright bloom.

Gurudwara Hemkund Saheb

This imposing star-shaped structure of stone and concrete masonry is on the shores of the lake. An outlet behind the Gurudwara is a source of the Lakshman Ganga.

Temple of Lord Lakshman

The Lakshman Temple is situated on the banks of Hemkund Lake near the famous Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. It is believed that this temple has been constructed on the site where Lord Ram's younger brother, Lakshman, performed penance.

Source: GMVN

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Uttaranchal Temple: Dhari Devi

There is a fable that once in a flood a temple washed of and the idol of Godess Kali struck against the rock, the villager of dharo village heard a inspired and divine voice. When the villagers reached there they saw the idol of Ma Kali. They fixed the idol at this spot. Since then this temple is Known as Dhari devi.

The temple is situated in Srinagar, near by Rudraprayag (19-20 kms short while you are going from Rishikesh.) It is 44-45 kms. away from Pauri and 164-165 kms. away from Dehradun.

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Uttaranchal Temple: Sidhbali Mandir

Sidhbali Mandir is situated just outside the Kotdwar on Kotdwara-Pauri Road. The people have great belief about this temple and people from all over Uttaranchal come here to see Shri Sidhbali Baba and to seek his blessings. It is hardly 2 kms away from Kotdwara, situated at a river bank.

You can buy gods' portrait, statues, spiritual necklaces, bracelets etc. form the stalls near by this temple. There is a canteen also inside the temple premises where you can have team\. coffee, soft drinks and fast food.

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