The Indian population has always worshipped the river systems that run across the entire subcontinent. These riversides have been home to some of the earliest civilizations in the world. Mentioned in the important Hindu text, the Rig Veda, this river plays a significant role for Hindus. The history of this river is tumultuous, and its […]
Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is known all over the world for its deep spiritual vibe and the holy rivers that make their way from the glacier slopes of the Himalayas. The rivers are worshipped wherever they go and are honored by Hindus for their spiritual and religious importance. Most of the temples and places of significance are […]
Nestled at an elevation of almost 1,829 meters above sea level and en route to the holy shrine of Lord Vishnu, Pandukeshwar is one of the most popular divine places in Devbhoomi. There are many legends behind the origin of Pandukeshwar, and one of them is associated with King Pandu. It is believed that King […]
Also referred to as Jumna or Jamna (not Jamuna of Bangladesh), this river is famed for being the 2nd largest tributary of the Ganga and the longest tributary in India. The river emerges from the slopes of the Champasar glacier in the Bandarpoonch Parbat at an elevation of 8,387 meters above sea level. This place […]
Originating at Chorabari Glacier near the ancient temple of Kedarnath, which houses the Jyotirlinga, the Mandakini River is a tributary of the Alaknanda River. Literally translating to “the calm” or “the unhurried one,” the river flows gracefully past the temple before merging with the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag, a holy Panch Prayag location. The river […]
Rising from the majestic Himalayas and flowing onward to Bangladesh, the holy river Ganga is the life-giving river, along with being the longest river in India. The river gushes its way to discharge into the Bay of Bengal. This river is the most sacred river in the subcontinent, and the people here worship it and […]
As the name suggests, this colorful temple is dedicated to an aspect of Lord Shiva called Neelkanth. It is located 32 km from the main town of Rishikesh, at an elevation of 1,330 meters above sea level. Surrounded by thick, dense forests and set against the magnificent backdrop of the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, […]
The brilliant temple complex of Baijnath is situated in the town of Baijnath and displays a beautiful collection of 18 Hindu shrines. Situated in the district of Bageshwar, the complex is perched at an elevation of 1,125 meters above sea level, along the holy Gomti River. The significance of the temples lies in the fact […]
Sacred: One of the headstreams of the Ganga, believed to wash away sins and grant moksha. Origin: Starts from the Gaumukh Glacier in Uttarakhand. Confluence: Merges with Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga. Legend: Named after King Bhagirath, who brought the river to Earth. Hydropower: Powers several hydroelectric dams, including Tehri Dam. Panch Prayag: […]
Situated in the district of Almora in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, is a spectacular group of temples that dates back to the 9th century. Truly a spectacular work of architecture, the main deity that is worshipped here is Surya Dev or the Sun God. It is one of the rarest temple complexes and holds immense historical and […]
