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  Kamakhya Devi Temple - Pithoragarh : Kamakhya Devi Temple is a Temple dedicated to Devi Kamakhya "The Goddess of Desire", who fulfills all your desires and saves you from all sorts of ailments & troubles. Situated on a hill the Temple is around 7 km from Pithoragarh. It is the only temple in Uttarakhand dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya. Locals told us that the Temple was built by Madan Sharma ji on 22nd March 1972. As the locals say: Madan Sharma, an army personnel, was posted in Assam used to visit Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati for worshipping the Goddess. Later he was transferred to Pithoragarh. It is said that at this point of time the Goddess herself showed her willingness to accompany him to Pithoragarh. Obeying to the willingness of the Goddess, Madan ji established the Temple on the hill. A small Temple then has now transformed into a big Temple Complex. Apart from the central complex dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya the temple complex houses small Temples of ...

Hemkund Sahib Hemkund Sahib : “Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji”, as it is formally known, is a pilgrimage destination for the Sikhs and Hindus. There is a big star shaped Gurudwara and a Lakshmana Temple here. Hemkund Sahib Shrine and the Lakshman Temple is on the bank of a Lake having crystal clear water hence this place is also known as Hemkunt or Lokpal. The Gurudwara is visited by thousands of devotees every year. The mountains surrounding Hemkund Sahib is collectively called Hemkund Parvat. Hemkund Sahib Information about Hemkund Sahib : Hemkund Sahib is around 512 Km from Delhi and around 238 Km from Rishikesh. Hemkund is surrounded by seven snowy peaks and glaciers. Hemkund which literally means “Lake of Snow” is probably the best metaphor that can be given to the high altitude ‘Lokpal’ lake and its pristine water present here. The lake is around 2 km in circumference and is fed by the glaciers from ‘Hathi Parvat” and “Saptrishi’ peaks. A small strea...

Badrinath-Abode of Lord Vishnu Badrinath Temple : Badrinath or Badrinarayan is a 15 m tall Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Temple and the town is one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham Pilgrimage sites. The Temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The temple also finds its mention in ancient religious texts like Vishnu Purana and Skanda Purana. Badrinath Temple, located on the right bank of Alaknanda, has a modern look with its colorful “Singhadwara” (main entrance gate), but it dates back to the 8 th century when it was built by Adiguru Shankaracharya. It has been renovated several times due to damages done by Earthquakes and Avalanches. It is believed that under Buddhist influence the image of Badrinath ji was thrown into the Alaknanda River.It was later retrieved and reinstated by Shankaracharya during the Hindu Revival that followed . The head priest, or Rawal at Badrinath is traditionally a Nambudiri Brahmin from Kerala. The Rawa...