5 Must Visit Temples In Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is famously known as the ‘Home of Gods’ because of the many sacred sites which are important to the Hindu faith. There are hundreds of mythological stories weaved around the land of Uttarakhand and how the Gods once walked the mountains of this land.

To revive the stories and the legends of these gods, the temples have been made to worship them. Uttarakhand is a majestic land with the picturesque background of the Himalayas. The state of Uttarakhand is next to the borders of Nepal and Tibet and it is divided into two major parts. The Northern part is known as Garhwal and the Southern part is known as Kumaon.

The land of Uttarakhand is blessed with beautiful valleys, mountains, and forests which make it an ideal destination for adventure tourism, trekking, and picnics. It is one of the best places to visit during the summers.

# Kedarnath Temple

The most revered pilgrimage that the Hindus consider important for their spiritual development is the pilgrimage of 4 abodes also known as ‘Char Dhams’. These 4 sites in Uttarkhand are part of the most important pilgrimage that a devout Hindu can undertake.

The Kedarnath Temple is one of the 4 abodes which is also the most famous temple in Uttarakhand. Situated next to the beautiful river of Mandakini, the Kedarnath temple is known to be the highest ‘Jyotirlinga’ (Pillar of Cosmic Light) among the twelve Jyotirlingas.

# Badrinath Temple

The Badrinath temple is part of the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ and is one of the most revered temples in Uttarakhand. Badrinath temple brings in hundreds of tourists and pilgrims every year. This temple destination is a must-have in any Uttarakhand pilgrimage tour packages.

Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is located at the height of around 3300 meters. The temple is situated on the shores of the Alakhnanda river. One of the most defining features of this temple is the beautiful traditional Garhwali architecture based on wooden structures.

# Tungnath Temple

The Tungnath Temple is another famous temple in Uttarakhand known for being the highest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Shiva temple is situated on the Chandranath Parvat.

Visiting this temple with your family is usually possible if all the family members are in good health and can trek for several hours. The site of the temple offers some of the most breathtaking scenes you can see in Uttarakhand.

# Jhoola Devi Temple

The Jhoola Devi Temple is one of the most popular temples in the Ranikhet area of Uttarakhand. The beautiful temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga with her shrine placed within the temple.

This temple is believed to be around 700 years old and the locals believed that they have seen the Goddess Durga in a swinging cradle also known as ‘Jhoola’. Hence the name ‘Jhoola Devi Temple’.

Pilgrims from all over India donate copper bells to this temple. The presence of many bells in the temple is one of the most unique features of this temple.

# Jwalpa Devi Temple, Pauri

This revered temple is located on the side of the Navalika River in the Pauri. Jwalpa Devi temple is one of the most visited sites among the Uttarakhand temples. This temple is known as one of the most important ‘Siddh Peethas’ and visiting this temple is considered a holy pilgrimage by the Hindus.

People and the locals still believe that all their wishes can come true if they visit the temple with a pure mind and heart. The temple is dedicated to ‘Jwalpa Devi’ who is one of the Goddess forms worshipped in Hinduism. If you are traveling with your family, the visit to this temple is a great family-friendly destination. The whole family can enjoy the beautiful sights around Garhwal.