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Dhari Devi Temple: Uncover the Mystique of This Himalayan Gem

Discover the Mystical Dhari Devi Temple in Uttarakhand, India 🏞️🏛️ • 600+ years of rich history • Stunning Himalayan views • Home to powerful Goddess Dhari Devi • Vibrant cultural festivals • Perfect for spiritual seekers and nature lovers Best time to visit: April-November Getting there: 14km from Srinagar, 130km from Rishikesh #DhariDeviTemple #UttarakhandTourism #SpiritualJourney #HimalayanGetaway

Did you know the Dhari Devi Temple in Uttarakhand is over 600 years old? It’s in the beautiful Garhwal region. Thousands visit each year to get blessings for good luck and health. The temple is high up, about 560 meters above sea level. It’s not just a place to pray. It shows India’s deep spiritual roots. The temple is close to Srinagar, about 14 kilometers away. It’s also near Rishikesh, about…

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A revered temple, it is dedicated to Dhari Devi (a form of Goddess Kali), who is considered to be the guardian deity of Uttarakhand and is worshipped as the protector of the Char Dhams. According to mythology, a severe flood once washed away a temple and the idol of Dhari Devi was trapped against a rock near the Dharo village. The local residents claim to have heard wails and a divine voice directed them to install the idol there.

Local lore also has it that the idol of the deity changes appearance throughout the day – a girl child in the morning, a young woman in the afternoon and an old woman in the evening.

It is said that Goddess Dhari Devi has two parts. Her body’s upper half appeared at Dhari Devi temple while her lower half appeared at Kalimath temple, where she is worshipped as Maa Kali. According to the legend, Dhari Devi’s idol can’t be kept under any roof. So, that portion is always kept open towards the sky.

The temple is located between Srinagar and Rudraprayag on the banks of River Alaknanda and can be reached by a one-km cement pathway.

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Dhari Devi Temple: A Spiritual Destination in Srinagar Uttarakhand

Situated in the Srinagar Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, Dhari Devi Temple is a mystical place located amidst the lush mountains and the River Alaknanda. The temple is dedicated to Maa Dhari, manifestation of Goddess Kali which stands as the center of faith and spirituality for the people of Garhwal. It is believed that Dhari Devi took form of a young girl to save life of locals from natural…

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How to Reach Haridwar to Rudraprayag?

Rudraprayag is a town located in Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is the starting point of the spiritual journey to Kedarnath and Badrinath. There are total of 5 prayags namely Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag. Haridwar to Rudraprayag Distance Haridwar to Rudraprayag Distance is approx. 160 km through National Highway 7. It takes around 5 to 6 hrs to reach there. Time taken is solely depending on the road and weather condition. Which rivers meet at Rudraprayag? Rudraprayag is named after the Lord Shiva as Rudra is one of the forms of Lord Shiva. The two sacred rivers that meet at Rudraprayag are Alaknanda and Mandakini. How to Visit Haridwar to Rudraprayag? By Bus You can take a bus from Haridwar to Rudraprayag which takes approx. 6 to 7 hrs to reach there and it cost you around Rs 300 to 500. By Tempo Traveller You can also hire Tempo Traveller in Haridwar to reach Rudraprayag. It takes approx. 5 to 6 hrs and it cost you around Rs 3500 to 5000. NOTE: Please confirm the price before taking any decision based on the mentioned price. What to Do in Rudraprayag? There are various things that you can do in Rudraprayag. Rudranath Temple Rudranath Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. This temple is located near Rudraprayag river. You must-visit this famous to explore the beauty of this ancient temple. Dhari Devi Temple Dhara Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The best time to visit Dhari devi temple is between March to June and September to November. Make sure to visit only when the weather is pleasant. Adventure Activity Rudraprayag is surrounded by greenery and serene environment. You can try trekking, walk in the nature and visit nearby villages to explore the local life.

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Top 10 Off Beat Places in Rishikesh No One Knew

Rishikesh, renowned for its spiritual ambiance and adventure activities, has several hidden gems that remain undiscovered by many. While the town’s famous landmarks attract the majority of visitors, these lesser-known spots offer tranquility and unique experiences. Here are the top 10 off beat places in Rishikesh that you must explore One can explore the best treks in Rishikesh, each offering a breathtaking experience amidst the stunning beauty of the Himalayas :

1. Garud Chatti Waterfall

Nestled in a serene environment, Garud Chatti Waterfall is a tranquil escape from the bustling town. Located around 4 km from Lakshman Jhula, this waterfall is perfect for a peaceful hike through lush greenery. The cascading waters create a refreshing pool at the bottom, making it an ideal spot for a dip. The best time to visit is during the monsoon season when the waterfall is at its fullest.

2. Phool Chatti Ashram

Away from the crowded ashrams, Phool Chatti Ashram offers an authentic spiritual experience. Situated 5 km from Lakshman Jhula, it provides a serene environment for yoga, meditation, and spiritual retreats. The ashram focuses on traditional practices and encourages visitors to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with themselves. The peaceful surroundings and simple lifestyle make it a rejuvenating retreat.

3. Patna Waterfall

A hidden gem located 6 km from Lakshman Jhula, Patna Waterfall is accessible via a less-traveled trail. The hike to the waterfall takes you through dense forests and picturesque landscapes. The waterfall, named after the nearby village Patna, cascades down rocky cliffs into a clear pool. It’s an excellent spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking for a quiet retreat away from the crowds.

4. Kunjapuri Temple

5. Neer Garh Waterfall

Hidden in the forested hills, Neer Garh Waterfall is a series of three waterfalls that cascade into clear, cool pools. Located around 2 km from the main road leading to Badrinath, it’s accessible via a short trek through lush greenery. The tranquil setting and the soothing sound of cascading water create a perfect spot for relaxation and photography. The waterfall is relatively uncrowded, offering a peaceful escape.

6. Byasi

Byasi, a small village located around 30 km from Rishikesh, is known for its serene riverbanks and adventure sports. It’s a popular spot for white-water rafting and camping by the Ganges. The calm and pristine environment makes it an ideal place for those seeking solitude and a closer connection with nature. Byasi’s scenic beauty and the thrill of adventure activities make it a perfect offbeat destination.

7. Vashishta Cave

Located 25 km from Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganges, Vashishta Cave is an ancient cave where Sage Vashishta is said to have meditated. The cave offers a peaceful environment for meditation and introspection. The tranquil atmosphere, coupled with the soothing sound of the Ganges flowing nearby, creates a perfect setting for spiritual practice. The cave remains relatively undiscovered, providing a serene retreat for visitors.

8. Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)

The Beatles Ashram, officially known as Chaurasi Kutia, is a historical site where the Beatles stayed in 1968. Located near the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, the ashram is now an abandoned site covered in graffiti art and murals. It offers a unique blend of history, spirituality, and modern art. The peaceful surroundings and the creative vibe make it an interesting place to explore and reflect on the fusion of music and spirituality.

9. Malakhunti

10. Dhari Devi Temple

Situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River, Dhari Devi Temple is a spiritual gem often overlooked by tourists. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Dhari, is believed to protect the Char Dham (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri) from floods. The peaceful surroundings and the spiritual ambiance make it a perfect place for introspection and prayer. The temple’s unique location on a small island in the river adds to its mystical charm.

Conclusion

Rishikesh is much more than its popular tourist spots. These offbeat destinations offer a unique blend of spirituality, adventure, and natural beauty. Exploring these hidden gems will provide you with a deeper connection to the serene and mystical side of Rishikesh. Whether you are a spiritual seeker, an adventure enthusiast, or a nature lover, these places promise a memorable and enriching experience away from the usual tourist trails.

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Up Close to Garhwal Himalayas - A Trekking Trip to Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila and Deoria Tal

Well, we had been to the mountains several times before, but never indulged in any uphill summit trekking leading up to the 13000 ft+ elevation levels. This in mind, initially, we two, the Bisht’s, planned to go to this trekking trip covering Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila-Deoria Tal. And, then the word spread, and five more, the Negi’s and the Rawat’s, joined us for this adventurously lifelong memorable trekking trip.  

In the second week of June 2023, we all undertook this 5-daylong, 1000 kms+ self-driven trip to higher reaches of Uttarakhand. We took the route from Delhi to Haridwar to Rishikesh to Devprayag to Srinagar to Rudraprayag to Agastyamuni to Ukhimath to Chopta to Sari Village (for Deoria Tal). Enroute, we detoured slightly to the revered shrines of Maa Dhari Devi, Srinagar and The Koteshwar Mahadev, Rudraprayag.

On Day1, we took a midway halt at Jayalgarh (10kms before Srinagar), a beautiful campsite arrayed on the banks of river Alaknanda. A piece of advice to all the travelers – avoid passing through Rishikesh on the weekends, otherwise you will end up facing multiple diversions, and sweat it out over the struggles of negotiating serpentine queues of a torturous bumper-to-bumper traffic right up to the Shivpuri. It’s a colossal waste of time and energy dealing with such heavy jams.  And, if no option, pass through Rishikesh around the wee hours.

We were late to reach Jayalgarh, reaching by 6.30pm; exhausted due to the Rishikesh traffic, we rested a bit for whatever little time we had. After some rest, we walked down to the riverbank and had some serene moments with our feet dipped in the cold flowing waters of Alaknanda. Allure of the Alaknanda is such that we revisited the riverbanks early in the morning just to witness the orangey dawn over the white sand banks and the morning mistiness of the river.

Our trip on Day2 started with a holy visit to the much-revered Maa Dhari Devi, regarded as the guardian protector deity of the state of Uttarakhand, the temple seating an avatar of Goddess Kali. Jai Maa Dhari Devi is a sacred temple in the Garhwal region, and is structured beautifully, with all its shine and glory, in the middle of Alaknanda River, which is connected to the adjacent hill through a foot bridge. The temple’s architecture is splendid, colourful and has intricate wooden designs and carvings around it. We all offered our holy prayers, soaked ourselves in the holiness of the deity, bought a few souvenirs and headed to our next stopover: Koteshwar Mahadev cave temple.

As we reached Koteshwar Mahadev - which is at a slight detour of 3-4 kms after crossing over the Rudraprayag Bridge - the amazing sight of the two parallelly imposing rocks standing next to each other welcomes you, with river Alaknanda gushing through the vertical gap, which not only beholds your attention and gaze but also mesmerizes you with its Grand Canyon like settings. Lord Shiva is seated inside a spring-water-dripped cave, which is naturally cool and dark and is dotted with several Shivlings. We offered our prayers to the almighty and headed to our ultimate destination, Chopta.

I must say that roads condition, overall, was just great; driving through the serpentine courses, forests, riverbanks, and the rocky terrain was a super pleasure. Late afternoon, we reached the picturesque hamlet, Chopta, located at an elevation of 9000 ft., is also famously known as the mini-Switzerland of Uttarakhand. The environ here was cool and wintry. We indulged in a bit of cricket match in the open spaces of the resort along with their staff members. By the night, our jackets were out as the weather had turned much colder. Heating appliances were not available as our stay was in the protected forest area, so the power supply was through solar means only, and that too in the fixed time slot of 7pm to 5am. Aside, we had a blessing in disguise; the mobile signals were hugely erratic, rather phones were down with no network during our time in Chopta. A small stream was also flowing by our cottage side. We gathered and gossiped around the stream sitting on the boulders, cooling our drinks in its icy waters and enjoyed our moments together in the lap of nature. As the sunlight dimmed, surroundings descended to pitch dark, and such was the darkness that it was quite frightening to even peep outside from our cottages in the late night.

On Day3, we woke up early, naturally, awakened by the constant chirping and coo of the birds of different species. Done with morning chores, we packed our breakfast and headed to the Tungnath trek point, about 4-5kms from our stay. On the way, by the roadside, we spotted a group of big-sized vultures feasting heartily on a decaying cow, possibly hunted down, or fallen off the cliff.

We reached the Tungnath base point at around 8am, lest we got late, it was time to start our trek to the world’s highest located Lord Shiva temple, Tungnath Mahadev. We parked our vehicles safely and sequentially by the hillside on the very tight spaces of the single lane road. Mules were also available, but we decided to trek on our own strength. We rented the sticks for the ones who needed it; stocked water bottles in our bag packs; wore our hats and started off spiritedly and spiritually by chiming aloud the bell at the gateway with chants of Har Har Mahadev. It’s a 4km trek, which gets steeper with every step-up. Phew! As we move up, lush green grassed meadows start to appear out of nowhere, surrounded by mountainous terrain and snowcapped ridges. Weather also keeps changing its mood – sometimes it’s sunny, sometimes it’s cloudy, sometimes it’s drizzling, sometimes it’s windy. One can experience all shades of the nature in this 4km long trek! As the climb gets steeper, the destination appears farther away as we start to huff and puff, taking frequent pitstops to normalise the heavy breathing, sipping water in between, and then restarting the trek. But, once we sighted the temple top as we looked up from a distance, we felt reenergized and relieved that our treacherous trek is now almost over. As the trek ended, and as we reached the temple’s premises, all our trekking tiredness vanished in a jiffy. Such is the aura of this sacred temple of Tungnath ji, perched at a high altitude of 12000 ft+.  We queued up and offered our heartfelt prayers to the almighty - Lord Shiva Mahadev - and took the holy blessings. Inside the temple, it was all a divine experience with feelings of the divinity everywhere in, triggering the goosebumps. We took a lap of the temple, offering obeisance to all the deities around, and came out bowed down in reverence and holiness.

It was 1pm by the time we finished our prayers; five amongst us decided to rest and refresh and not to trek further up to Chandrashila. I, along with my brother-in-law, decided to conquer the ultimate Chandrashila peak, which is located 1 km further above of Tungnath.  This 2nd stretch of the trek was much steeper than we had anticipated. And, in fact, it was even more treacherous and tougher than our just completed trek of Tungnath. 1km appeared easier in comparison to the 4kms we had done already - but in reality - it was as good as trekking 4kms again! With small baby steps, and with the might and awe of Lord Mahadev, we eventually, made it to the summit - The Chandrashila peak - an altitude of 13000 ft+.  There is a small temple perched at the top, painted in white with flags and worship bands tied on it, dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. We offered our prayers, clicked a few pictures, and soaked in the cool fresh breeze atop as much as we could. Unfortunately, the weather turned cloudy and dark, and we couldn’t see clearly the much sought after 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-laden mountains, sky-high ridges, and the scenic surroundings of the green meadows.  With looming rains, we quickly started to trek down. Enticed by the short-cuts, I tripped down twice over the sloping and moist meadows without any hurt though, which is nature’s way of telling us to follow the designated path. We rejoined our group at Tungnath, took some refreshments, and then headed back to the base point. Though trekking down takes lesser time, but I found it tougher than trekking up as one not only battles the gravitational pull but also the challenge of body weight balancing itself solely on the calf muscles and the knees. At around 3.30pm, we finally reached back to the Tungnath base after completing a tough uphill-and-downhill trek. As we had already checked-out from our Chopta stay, we were now headed to our next halt, the Sari Village, about 25kms downhill, at an elevation of 6,500 ft. We reached Sari, a beautiful village, and the base point of Deoria Tal, at around 5pm.

We started the Day4 excursion with an early breakfast and got ready for our 2.5km trek to Deoria Tal, a pristine emerald-green lake at an altitude of 8000 ft, part of the Kedarnath Sanctuary. The lake is perched at the hilltop and nestled in the dense forest around it. This trek was shorter in comparison to Tungnath, and not that steep but it was a tough trek as the path was a bit stony and patchy. And, it becomes more difficult, especially, if you are trekking late in the noon under the scorching sun. The trek has few eateries on its route run by the locals. We started the trek at around 9am. The entry point starts from the Sari village. It took us some sweating efforts to reach at the top. The very moment the trek ends, a stunning lakeview welcomes you with its open green spaces. A small forest checkpoint is at one corner where you can buy the entry tickets. The whole area around it has a magically soothing relaxing feel. The minty freshness and the greenery of the place reenergizes the body and the soul evenly. At the ground level, the lake is surrounded by meadows and the jungles; and when you look up at the sky around, the rising snowcapped Chaukhamba range of the Himalayas makes its imposing presence felt. The Himalayan view as seen from our own eyes is truly fantastic, and its reflection on the emerald surface of the lake makes it even more grandeur.  We took a walk around the lake, which is roughly an 800 mtr circled path, passing through the forests and the open spaces. Besotted by the picturesque lake and the gigantic Himalayas around, we spent close to two hours absorbing the magnificent nature and its mesmerising beauty. We leisurely laid ourselves down on the grass beds, lying under the cool and calming shades of the trees soaking in the freshness of the environ. After our delightful time at the lake, we returned to the Sari village, enroute visiting an elegant antique temple, of Lord Shiva, built by a local priest. It was 2pm by the time we returned to our base, had a hearty lunch, and then it was all rest in the lovely weather of Sari.

On Day5, we started our journey back; while one family went straight to Delhi, we, two families, stayed back enroute at a Rishikesh resort for a relaxing pool time and restful night after the tough trekking pursuits we had undertaken all these days. We had started our trip with a stay at Alaknanda riverbanks, and now ending it again with our stay on the riverbanks of the holy Ganges. In the evening, we sat on the banks of the calmly flowing river Ganges. It was quite breezy and sandy, but it offered us wonderfully peaceful moments sitting on the boulders, gazing at the rafts and kayaks pass by us, with our feet downed in the cold waters. As the water levels begun to rise and sunlight faded, we returned to our resort.  

On Day6, we left Rishikesh early, and reached back Delhi by late afternoon.

A fabulous trip with blissful moments, for all of us; to be cherished forever!!!

Anil Bisht

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  Green meadows on the Tungnath trek

Mountains around the Tungnath trek

Mountains around the Chandrashila Trek

Devprayag - holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, forming the river Ganges

River Alaknanda at Jayalgarh, Srinagar

Rocky banks of river Alaknanda at Jayalgarh, Srinagar

Jai Maa Dhari Devi Temple, Srinagar

A suspended bridge along side Maa Dhari Devi Temple

Koteshwar Mahadev Temple

The view of the Koteshwar rocks with river Alaknanda passing through the gap

Chopta valley

Trek to Tungnath ji

Trek to Chandrashila

Tungnath Mahadev temple

Tungnath Mahadev Temple

Trek to Chandarshila

Chandrashila summit - the Ganga temple

Kedar himalaya peaks visible from Ukhimath

A Lord Mahadev temple at Sari Village

Deoria Tal

Deoria Tal + Chaukhamba peaks

Deoria tal and the dense forestry around it

Deoria Tal lake

Deoria Tal lake

The imposing Chaukhamba Himalaya range

Sari village from up above the trek to Deoria Tal

Deities inside the Sari village temple

Stone shaped deities placed at the Sari village temple

Sari village temple of Lord Shiva

Rishikesh - Shivpuri, the Ganges banks

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Dhari Devi Temple, Near Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Rural_uttarakhand wrote : Temple stands on the bank of Alaknanda River in the Garhwal Region of Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The temple houses the upper half of an idol of the goddess Dhari Devi. The idol's lower half is located in Kalimath where she is worshipped in Kali avatar. According to the locals, the appearance of goddess changes with time, from a girl to a woman and then to an old lady.

As per Hindu scriptures, this shrine is one of 108 shakti sthals in India. Goddess Dhari Devi is the protector divinity of Uttarakhand. It is believed that Lord Shiva performed the tandav at this place. Dhari Devi is also known as Maa Kali who is the presiding goddess of the temple.

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Dhari Devi Temple uttarakhand || Uttara

Dhari Devi Temple uttarakhand || Uttara

The ancient Siddhpeeth Dhari Devi Temple is located at a distance of about 14 km from Srinagar in Uttarakhand. Here the ancient temple has drowned in the lake of the dam, but even after this, the faith of the devotees will not be lost. From here, the idol of Goddess Kali Swaroop Dhari Devi has been uplifted at the same place and installed in a temporary temple. Construction of a new temple is now…

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Goddess Dhari Devi Temple - Uttarakhand

Goddess Dhari Devi Temple – Uttarakhand

Mata Dhari Devi Temple is a grand temple located in Srinagar Garhwal, Pauri district of Uttarakhand. This temple is dedicated to Kali Mata, it is considered as the patron and palanquin goddess of Uttarakhand. In this temple, only the upper part of the idol of the goddess is located and the lower part is famous by the name Maa Maithana located in Kalimath. Mata Dhari Devi was the only sister of 7…

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Dhari Devi – The Guardian of Uttarakhand

Located on the banks of the Alaknanda River between Rudrapragya and Srinagar, Dhari Devi temple is a famous holy Hindu temple where the upper half of the presiding deity is Dhari Goddess and the lower half is worshipped as Goddess Kali appears in Kalimath.

View more at: https://www.yahanwahan.com/post/dhari-devi-the-guardian-of-uttarakhand

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Dhari devi temple is located at Srinagar... The temple is situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in Kalyasaur village. Dhari Devi temple is one of the most important worship places in Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand, India. Goddess Dhari Devi is considered as the guardian and the protector of the Char Dhams in Uttarakhand. There is a popular legend which stated that once because of the flood in Alaknanda river the idol of Goddess Kali got struck against a big rock. Then the people of the Dharo village heard the divine voice of the Goddess and they fixed the idol of Goddess Kali at this spot, where the temple is present. After this incident, the temple is known as Dhari Devi temple. . . . . . CREDIT : @__garry__23 . . . . #summer #follow #traveler #life #tourism #traveller #fashion #india #mountains #architecture #photographer #lifestyle #sky #a #instadaily #beautifuldestinations #fun #amazing #world #roadtrip #hiking #travelteam11 #travellife (at Dhari Devi Temple ,Near Srinagar Garhwal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAz7l7QBY5K/?igshid=fnjztfx27ljd

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Dhari Devi Temple in Uttarakhand is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali Mata Devi. The holy Dhari Devi Temple is 15km far from Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

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🕉 🚩🚩🏰⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Dhari Devi a temple located on the banks of the Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in the Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand, India. ⠀ ⠀ The temple is home to the upper half of the idol of the goddess Dhari, while the lower half of the idol is located in Kalimath, where she is worshipped as a manifestation of the Goddess Kali.⠀ ⠀ According to the locals, the appearance of goddess changes with time, from a girl to a woman and then to an old lady.⠀ ⠀ As per Hindu scriptures, this shrine is one of 108 shakti sthals in India. Goddess Dhari Devi is the protector divinity of Uttarakhand. It is believed that Lord Shiva performed the tandav at this place. Dhari Devi is also known as Maa Kali who is the presiding goddess of the temple.⠀ ⠀ As told by the locals, it is believed that the idol of Dhari Devi was washed off by floods and the idol banged against a rock. The villagers from nearby Dharo village heard the weeping of the idol. A divine voice then ordered the villagers to install the idol at the place where it was found and should be kept under the open sky. After this incidence, the temple was known as Dhari Devi temple. It is told by the villagers that idol is aggressive looking.⠀ ⠀ A bridge on the Alaknanda River joins Dhari village with Dhari Devi temple.⠀ ⠀ It is also believed that the massive flood witnessed in 2013 was the anger of Dhari Devi because the idol of the goddess was moved from its Mool Sthanam for the purpose of a hydro power project. Kedarnath valley was hit by a cloudburst hours later after the idol was moved from its original place. It resulted in massive rainfall and washing away the entire village and killing hundreds of devotees and tourist. In 1882, a similar attempt was made by a local king that had resulted in landslide which had flattened Kedarnath.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸: Raj R. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ (at Dhari Devi Temple ,Near Srinagar Garhwal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_HZiIClcmV/?igshid=q01dvn0is18e

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www.chardhamyatra.net Maa Dhari Devi Temple. "Maa" is main Goddess of Garhwal & another form of "Maa Kali", situated near Srinagar(Garhwal) on the river Alakanda. #alakandariver #alaknanda #garhwal #garhwalhills #uttarakhand #templearchitecture #indiantemples #templesofindia #historicaltemple #archtecture #ancientarchitecture #uttarakhandtourism #uttarakhanddiaries #uttarakhandtraveller #devbhoomi #devbhoomiuttarakhand #landoftemples #himalayantemples #himalayas #himalayantales #chardham #pilgrimage #hindureligion https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-37X2HWJI/?igshid=9vta22d590u3

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The temple of Dhari Devi in middle of Alaknanda- the deity who protects the Char Dhams of Devbhoomi of Uttarakhand The temple is one of the 108 Shaktipeeths.....The temple is home to the upper half of the idol of the goddess Dhari, while the lower half of the idol is located in Kalimath, where she is worshipped as a manifestation of the Goddess Kali. The original temple of the goddess was demolished on June 16, 2013, to give way to the construction of the 330 MW Alaknanda Hydro Electric Dam........ Incidentally, Hours after the idol was moved, the region faced what would become one of the country’s worst natural disasters ......... The 2013 floods of Kedarnath........caused by the cloudburst ........ resulting in landslides washing away the entire shrine town and killing hundreds of people. .........Locals and devotees believe, Uttarakhand had to face the Goddess’ ire as she was shifted from her ‘mool sthan’ (original abode) to make way for the hydel project.... On the morning of June 16, 2013, the Dhari Devi shrine was removed ........ and shifted to the concrete platform at a height of about 611 metres from the Alaknanda river so that it didn't submerge in the river. .........On the same evening, the devastating flashfloods hit Kedarnath #wandertribe #theroadlesstravelled #travel #travelphotography #photooftheday #traveltheworld #incredibleindia #travelindia #garwahl #nomadsofindia #treksofindia #campinglife #trekking #trekkinginhimalayas #terhi #campinginindia #jibhi #Rudraprayag #srinagar #kanatal #traveladdict #exploreindia #paragliding #vacation #rafting #nature #ganga #chardham (at Dhari Devi Temple ,Near Srinagar Garhwal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7kzIVLp1dR/?igshid=dhgnp8i6f593

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Dhari Devi Temple, a mystical temple of Goddess #Kali. This temple located on River #Alaknanda is very mesmerising and has a certain connection with the #Uttarakhand Floods of 2013. It is said that the moment the Idol was shifted from its place, the devastation at #Kedarnath began. There are certain more coincidences of uttarkhand calamities with this temple. #DhariDevi is said to be the protector of the 4 Dhams. On the way to IOT, Gopeshwar to conduct #artofliving #SELP Program. (at Dhari Devi Temple ,Near Srinagar Garhwal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mFDAbDFzo/?igshid=1krjngogcs0so