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Uttaranchal is a very holy place. It is replete with
numerous temples. Several devotees from all the corners
of the world give visits to the Uttaranchal Temples.
The temples in Uttaranchal are considered to be the
Sidh Peeths. Also, visiting temples in Uttaranchal implies
embarking on Char Dham Yatra.
Some of the most important Uttaranchal Temples are
discussed below. Lets take a look at them and if possible
plan your visits there.
Yamunotri Temple this temple is dedicated
to Goddess Yamuna. It is situated at an altitude of
3235 meter. It has a hot sulphur spring pond in its
nearby region where devotees cook potato and rice and
offer these to the Goddess.
Gangotri Temple Located at an altitude
of 3200 meter, this temple enjoys a pristine surrounding
comprising of deodars and pines. Near this temple is
a river where it is believed that Lord Shiva received
Goddess Ganga in his matted locks.
Kedarnath Temple this temple is made
of grey slabs of stones. This holy shrine id dedicated
to Lord Shiva. In this temple a garbha griha and a Mandapam
is found. Besides, there is an image of Nandi Bull also
outside the temple gate.
Badrinath Temple this temple houses an
image of Lord Vishnu. This image was established by
Adi Shankarcharya. Near this temple there is a hot water
sulphur spring known as Tapt Kund.
Naina Devi Temple located in the city
of Nainital, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
It also houses an image of Goddess Sati.
Mansa Devi Temple located in the city
of Haridwar, this ancient temple is dedicated to Goddess
Mansa Devi.
Gaurikund dedicated to Goddess Durga,
this temple is very popular for its Hot and Cold Water
Tanks.
Baij Nath Temple located in Kausani,
this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
There are some more famous Uttaranchal Temples like
Hemkund Saheb in Joshimath, Neelkanth Mahadev in Rishikesh
and Lakha Mandal Temple in Dehradun. You can visit these
as well.
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