Situated
at the confluence of Pinder and Alaknanda rivers, 11 kms. from Gaucher,
174 kms. away from Rishikesh and the sub-divisional Headquarters of
chamoli District, is the old temple of Parvati named after her. The Maha
Mrityunjay Parvat lies in close proximity. The temple was rebuilt by Adi
Guru Shankaracharya after it was destroyed in 1803 by an earthquake.
Largee crowds congregate here on Shivratri as it is considered, next to
Kedarnath, in sanctity.
Accessibility
Rail : Nearest railhead is
Rishikesh, 174kms.
Road : The temple is
approximately 174kms. from Rishikesh, 65kms. from Srinagar,144 kms.
from Ranikhet, 205 kms. from Nainital & 231kms. from Kathgodam.
Accommodation
Private Hotels, Dharamshalas and a
Tourist Rest House (Tel.: 372-44348 ) are available for tourists.
Anusuya
Devi and Atri Muni Ashram
At
an altitude of 2000 mts. is the temple of Anusuya Devi or the Anusya
Ashram. Devi Anusuya is revered as the Goddess who blesses with children.
A large fair is held here during the month of December on the occasion of
Duttatreya Jayanti when thousands of believers come here to worship the
Devi with lamps ablaze, throughout the night. The temple is of great
archaeological importance also. About 2 kms. from the temple is the ashram
of the husband Atri. Muni. The cataracts of Amrit Kund and Amrit Ganga are
a wonderful sight. This is said to be the only place where devotees
cricumambulate around the river as a mark of reverence.
Rail : Nearest railhead is
Rishikesh, 234 kms.
Road : Well connected by a
motorable road Anusuya Devi temple is situated on Gopeshwar Kund –
Gaurikund motorable road, 19 kms. from Gopeshwar, 29 kms. from Chamoli,
60 kms. from Karnprayag and 223 kms. from Rishikesh.
Nanda
Devi Nauti
The
otherwise quiet and serene Chamoli district in Garhwal reverberates during
the festive event of Nanda Devi Raj Jat. The Raj Jat (Originally
Raj-Yatra-the royal journey ) takes place every 12 years living in village
Nauti and the royal family of Kunwars living in Kansuwar. The purpose for
the 280 kms. long arduous trek is to accompany the Goddess to her
in-laws’ place, the event resembles the post-nuptial rites of the
cermonial seeing off of a daughter as she leaves for her huband’s home
with all her personal effects and gifts. The Nanda Raj Jat is an ancient
tradition having its origin from the 9th century or even
before. After performing the special worship of the other Goddess-Bhunial
Devi (Gpddess Earth ) images of Utrai Devi and Archna Devi-all popular
deities of the region are carried to escort the Goddess to her in –
law’s place. Nanda Devi is an excellent example of the vibrant culture
of Uttaranchal pulsating in a land blessed with superb natural beauty.
Accessibility
Rail : Nearest railhead is
Rishikesh-199 kms.
Road : Nanda Devi Nauti
temple is situated 25 kms. from Karnprayag and Karnprayag is connected
by regular bus service & taxis to all the major town of the
region. Karnprayag is on the way to Rishikesh-Badrinath,
Nainital-Badrinath, Almora-Badrinath on a motorable road for Karprayag
to Nanda Devi Neuti is only 25 kms, on the link road.
Accommodation
A Dharamshala and a Tourist Rest
House are available, the nearest being at Karnprayag, which is only 25 kms
away.
Chandika
Mai
6 kms from Karnprayag at village
Simli on the Karnprayag Ranikhet Gwaldam motorable road, on the banks of
river Pinder, under an ancient Peepal tree, is the famous temple of
Chandika Devi. The temple is adprned with attractive idols of Gol, Govind,
Gunsai, Chandika Devi and Rajrajeshwari Devi. Thousands of devotees throng
to pay their respect, as it a popular belief that anything wished is
fulfilled.
Accessibility
Rail : Nearest railhead is
Rishikesh, 180 kms.
Road : The temple is
situated 6 kms. from Karnpraayag, from Adibadri 13 kms. and 37 kms.
from Rudraprayag.
Situated
at the confluence of Pinder and Alaknanda rivers, 11 kms. from Gaucher,
174 kms. away from Rishikesh and the sub-divisional Headquarters of
chamoli District, is the old temple of Parvati named after her. The Maha
Mrityunjay Parvat lies in close proximity. The temple was rebuilt by Adi
Guru Shankaracharya after it was destroyed in 1803 by an earthquake.
Largee crowds congregate here on Shivratri as it is considered, next to
Kedarnath, in sanctity.
At
an altitude of 2000 mts. is the temple of Anusuya Devi or the Anusya
Ashram. Devi Anusuya is revered as the Goddess who blesses with children.
A large fair is held here during the month of December on the occasion of
Duttatreya Jayanti when thousands of believers come here to worship the
Devi with lamps ablaze, throughout the night. The temple is of great
archaeological importance also. About 2 kms. from the temple is the ashram
of the husband Atri. Muni. The cataracts of Amrit Kund and Amrit Ganga are
a wonderful sight. This is said to be the only place where devotees
cricumambulate around the river as a mark of reverence.
The
otherwise quiet and serene Chamoli district in Garhwal reverberates during
the festive event of Nanda Devi Raj Jat. The Raj Jat (Originally
Raj-Yatra-the royal journey ) takes place every 12 years living in village
Nauti and the royal family of Kunwars living in Kansuwar. The purpose for
the 280 kms. long arduous trek is to accompany the Goddess to her
in-laws’ place, the event resembles the post-nuptial rites of the
cermonial seeing off of a daughter as she leaves for her huband’s home
with all her personal effects and gifts. The Nanda Raj Jat is an ancient
tradition having its origin from the 9th century or even
before. After performing the special worship of the other Goddess-Bhunial
Devi (Gpddess Earth ) images of Utrai Devi and Archna Devi-all popular
deities of the region are carried to escort the Goddess to her in –
law’s place. Nanda Devi is an excellent example of the vibrant culture
of Uttaranchal pulsating in a land blessed with superb natural beauty.
