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Top 5 Most Popular Temples in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand, known as "Devbhumi" or the Land of the Gods, has a rich spiritual heritage. Each year, millions visit these sacred sites. This presentation will cover the 5 most popular temples in Uttarakhand. We'll explore their spiritual significance and stunning beauty.

Kedarnath Temple Abode of Lord Shiva

Key Facts

Kedarnath is one of the holiest Char Dham pilgrimage

Over 1 million pilgrims visit annually (pre-2013 floods). The

sites. It sits at an elevation of 11,755 feet.

ancient stone structure has been rebuilt multiple times.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the 12

The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas.

Jyotirlingas.

Adi Shankaracharya restored it in the 8th century.

Badrinath Temple 1

Sacred Shrine of Vishnu

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Alaknanda River

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Local Economy

Badrinath is another major Char

The temple is located on the

The black stone idol of Lord

Dham site. It is dedicated to Lord

banks of the Alaknanda River.

Badrinarayan is a key icon.

Vishnu.

Vishnu meditated here under a

Tourism contributes greatly to

Badri tree.

the local economy.

Gangotri Temple Origin of the Ganges Gangotri is the source of the Ganges River. It's dedicated to Goddess Ganga.

Mythology The river originates from the Gaumukh glacier. King Bhagiratha's penance brought Ganga to Earth.

Holy Site Pilgrims collect holy water to take back as offering. It is one of the holiest places for Hindus.

Yamunotri Temple Source of Yamuna River

The Trek

This temple is dedicated to

A 6 km trek from Janki Chatti

Goddess Yamuna. It sits near

is required. The idol is of black

the Yamuna's source.

marble.

Hot Springs Pilgrims cook rice as offering in Surya Kund hot springs. Yamuna is sister to Yama Book Uttarakhand Tour Now!