Legends
about Dewalgarh claim it as the kingdom of the king of Garhwal and the
land blessed by Gauri Mata. Kuber, who had received the Devi’s
blessings, built temple. Beside the temple, on a slightly higher plane, is
a boulder inscribed in pali called Som-ki-Danda. The carved figures inside
the temple and the view of the Himalayan range outside are simply exotic.
Simply 10 kms. from Srinagar towards Rudrarayag, the temple and ruins of
the palace provide unique examples of the architectural heritage of
Garhwal.
Accessibility
Rail : Nearest
railhead-Rishikesh-128 kms.
Road : Gaura Devitemple is
situated on Rishikesh-Badrinath road, from chamudhar. Gaura Devi
temple is 9 kms. Bus service taxies are available for Dewalgarh.
Srinagar to Chamudhar is 10 kms.
Accommodation
Available at the Dharamshala.
Jwalpa
Devi Temple
This
is a Siddh peeth of Jwalpa Devi situated on the left bank of Nawalika, 34
kms. from Pauri on the main, Pauri- Kotdwar road. The temple site is
hardly a 350 mts. walk from the road side. According to a legend, the
demon king Pulom’s daughter, Sachi wanted to marry the king of heaven-Indra.
She prayed to Jwalpa Devi who appeared to her in the form of’ Deptiman
Jwaleshwari’ and her wish was fulfilled. Even today, hundreds of people
throng to this temple, as it is believed that all wishes are granted by
the Goddess of power. A residential school of Sanskrit for boys is
attached to the temple premises.
Accessisbility
Rail : Kotdwar 70 kms.
Road : Jwalpa Devi temple
is situated on Kotdwar Pauri motorable road 70 kms. from Kotdwar. The
temple is 34 kms. from Pauri, 47 kms. from Lansdowne and 70 kms. from
Kotdwar. Buses are easily available.
Accommodation
Tourist Rest House & a
Dharamshala are available for the tourists.
Durga
Devi Temple
13 kms. away from Kotdwar on
Kotdwar-Pauri motorable road, on the right side of Khoh river and 600 mts.
above sea level is the Durga Devi Temple. The temple lies nestled 4 mts.
inside a cave. Further inside, in another section, is a Shivling which is
believed to grant all the wishes, one goes with. On the occasion of
Shivratri people from far off distances come to revere the deity.
Accessibility
Rail : Nearest railhead is
Kotdwar, 13 kms
Road : The temple is 13 kms.
from Kotdwar on Kotdwar-Pauri motorable road, 2 kms.short of Dogadda,
24 kms. from Lansdowne and 91kms. from Pauri.
Legends
about Dewalgarh claim it as the kingdom of the king of Garhwal and the
land blessed by Gauri Mata. Kuber, who had received the Devi’s
blessings, built temple. Beside the temple, on a slightly higher plane, is
a boulder inscribed in pali called Som-ki-Danda. The carved figures inside
the temple and the view of the Himalayan range outside are simply exotic.
Simply 10 kms. from Srinagar towards Rudrarayag, the temple and ruins of
the palace provide unique examples of the architectural heritage of
Garhwal.
This
is a Siddh peeth of Jwalpa Devi situated on the left bank of Nawalika, 34
kms. from Pauri on the main, Pauri- Kotdwar road. The temple site is
hardly a 350 mts. walk from the road side. According to a legend, the
demon king Pulom’s daughter, Sachi wanted to marry the king of heaven-Indra.
She prayed to Jwalpa Devi who appeared to her in the form of’ Deptiman
Jwaleshwari’ and her wish was fulfilled. Even today, hundreds of people
throng to this temple, as it is believed that all wishes are granted by
the Goddess of power. A residential school of Sanskrit for boys is
attached to the temple premises.
