Here Are 5 Temples In Uttarakhand To Visit During Diwali

The northern belt of India is known for its bone-chilling weather and picturesque sceneries. While places like Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir are ideal places to spend a vacation, Uttarakhand offers that and more. Uttarakhand is known as the abode of God. Numerous famous temples are located there.

Here are a few temples in Uttarakhand that you can visit this year during Diwali and seek blessings of the Lord to shower your life with wealth, success and prosperity.

Koteshwar Mahadev Temple

In the beautiful city of Rudryaprayag, lies the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple. Situated on the bank of Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag, the temple is only at a distance of 4.3 km from Rudraprayag Bus Stand. Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is a beautiful temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped all year long.

Maya Devi Temple

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Situated in the spiritual land of Haridwar, Maya Devi Temple is one of the oldest temples there and is also a Siddhi Peeth. It is located in Har Ki Pauri which is only a few kilometres from Haridwar Railways Station. You can reach there by sharing autos. Here, goddess Maya, believed to be the reincarnation of Maa Shakti, is worshipped.

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Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple

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Another famous temple that you can visit on Diwali that lies in Haridwar is Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple. Situated on a hilltop in Haridwar, you need to do a small trek to reach here. It is only 3.5 km away from Har Ki Pauri. The temple is open between 6 am to 8 pm.

Surkanda Devi Temple

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The auspicious Surkanda Devi Temple is located near Dhanaulti hills. Goddess Surkanda is worshipped in this temple which also offers a scenic view. Renowned for its phenomenal architecture, Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth all over India. It is situated on the Chamba-Mussoorie Road, Saklana Range.

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Dhari Devi Temple

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Located between Rudraprayag and Srinagar, Dhari Devi Temple is 14.2 km from Gola Bazaar, Srinagar. This temple is situated on the banks of Alaknanda River where Goddess Dhari Devi is worshipped. The temple has high significance and is very auspicious to visit during Diwali.

You can visit these temples with your family, friends and partner to seek blessings of the Gods and Goddesses during Diwali.