Dhari Devi Temple

A respected temple and center of faith for the people of Garhwal, Dhari Devi mandir is one of the holiest temples in Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Maa Dhari Devi, considered Uttarakhand's guardian deity. Moreover, the deity is worshiped as the protector of the Char Dhams and a form of Goddess Kali. Dhari Devi Mandir Uttarakhand is located between Srinagar and Rudraprayag on the banks of the Alaknanda River. In addition, this temple was relocated from a 20 m high rock to a man-made structure in 2013. you can visit this temple at any time of the year. However, Durga Puja and Navratri are the two most memorable occasions when people come in large numbers.

Dhari Devi Mandir Uttarakhand History & Legend

According to the legends, this is the upper part of Goddess Kali, and the lower part is in Kalimath and is praised as Goddess Kali. Furthermore, local people believe that the idols' appearance changes with time from a girl to a woman and then into an old lady. This changing appearance occurs in the morning, afternoon, and evening respectively. This temple is also associated with mythology, and it is believed that a severe flood once washed away this temple. In addition, the idol of Dhari Devi was trapped against a rock near Dharo Village. After that, the locals heard groans and a divine voice directed them to install the idol there. Moreover, one legend also depicts that the idol of Dhari Devi can't be kept under any roof, and therefore, the upper portion is always open.

Tourist attractions to visit near Dhari Devi Mandir

Being located amidst the Srinagar and Arudraprayag, this famous temple is surrounded by several attractions. You can explore the village and get blessings from other famous shrines in this region after Dhari Devi Temple. Here is a list of famous places that you can visit near this temple.

• Kankaleshwar Temple
• Khirsu Village
• Kandoliya Temple
• Rudraprayag

How to Reach Dhari Devi Mandir

Jolly Grant Airport is the closest airport that is located in Dehradun and is around 135 km. Rishikesh Junction is the nearest railway station which is about 118 km from this holy shrine. You can also reach Dhari Devi Mandir from the nearby towns and states as the road condition is good. You can take buses from Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Rishikesh, and Haridwar to reach there.

This shrine is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus that has great significance. Moreover, being known as the protector of Char Dham of Uttarakhand, it has a valuable aspect in the tourism of Uttarakhand. You can plan your visit to this city through our well-designed tour packages that you can customize as per your requirements.