The Majestic Dhari Devi Temple: A Spiritual Haven in Uttarakhand

New Delhi, April 1: Nestled in the Paudi Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, the Dhari Devi Temple is a unique and mysterious shrine. Located about 14 kilometers from Srinagar, it stands amidst the flowing waters of the Alaknanda River. Visitors claim to witness a miracle here every day, making this temple a focal point of faith and attraction.

The Dhari Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is situated right in the middle of a lake, requiring visitors to use a boat or a bridge to reach it. Renowned not only for its religious significance but also for its grandeur, the temple attracts devotees from far and wide who come to see this unique form of the goddess. The tranquility and natural beauty of the temple further captivate tourists.

On Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the importance of this temple on the social media platform X. He stated, “The Dhari Devi Temple, situated in the sacred Alaknanda River, is a divine confluence of faith, power, and devotion. This holy site is not just a temple but a center of unwavering faith and belief for all residents of the state. It is believed that Goddess Dhari Devi is the divine protector of Uttarakhand’s Char Dhams. Be sure to visit this sacred temple when you come to Paudi Garhwal.”

The Dhari Devi Temple, located on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Kaliyasod along the Srinagar-Rudraprayag route, is an ancient Shakti Peeth dedicated to one of the ten Mahavidyas, Goddess Kali. The upper part of the idol is situated here, while the lower part is located in Kalimath. Legend has it that the idol changes form: in the morning, it appears as a young girl, as a young woman at noon, and as an elderly woman in the evening.

This temple is believed to be over 500 years old. Locals believe that the Pandavas passed through this area on their way to heaven. Here, the goddess is worshipped as the protector of Uttarakhand and the guardian of the Char Dhams.

There is also a belief that if the idol of the goddess is moved from its place, a major disaster could strike the state. In 2013, the idol was relocated due to a hydroelectric project, and shortly after, a catastrophic disaster occurred in Kedarnath. The idol was subsequently reinstalled in the temple.

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