Devalgarh is near Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand.
Gaura Devi Temple – Built in 7th Century
Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple (Srinagar) – Here, Lord Vishnu was Blessed with Sudarshan Chakra
Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple (Srinagar) is the location where Lord Vishnu worships Lord Shiva and was blessed with Sudarshan Chakra.
It is said that during Dev-Asur Sangram (war between God and demons), all devatas requested Lord Vishnu to save them from Asur. To save Devtaas from Asur, Lord Vishnu’s requirement was the Sudarshan Chakra. Thus, Lord Vishnu collected 1000 Lotus flowers to offer to Lord Shiva while chanting Lord Shiva 1000 names to have Sudarshan Chakra.
Lord Shiva, to test Lord Vishnu’s devotion, hides one Lotus flower. At the end of 999 offerings, Lord Vishnu was short of one flower. He decided to offer his one eye (Lord Vishnu also known as Kamalnetra) to complete 1000 offerings and 1000 chants. At that time, Lord Shiva appeared and blessed him with the Sudarshan Chakra, which was used to kill Asur later.
It is also said that during Lord Vishnu’s prayers, a couple was watching the same. When Lord Shiva appeared couple requested Lord Shiva to grant them a child. Goddess Parwati requested Lord Shiva to grant the wish. Till that day Kartika Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi (October-November), it is said that whoever worships Lord Shiva while standing the whole night holding one diya in hand will be granted a child as a wish by Lord Shiva.
Shivaratri and Shravan devotees visit the temple in large numbers, but Achra Saptami during the Magh (January-February) month, the next day after Vasant Panchami special festival is organized by offering 52 vyanjan (52 food items) along with Ghee to the Shiva Lingam.
3 morning – 10 night
Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple is very close to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna University, Srinagar, in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
I visited the temple during the Srinagar visit. Mahant Aashutosh Puri Ji Maharaj Ji shared the History of Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple. Thank you said I.
For a more detailed history, one can purchase Shri Kamleshwar Mahadev Mahatmya, available within the temple.
Note: Lord Shiva’s 1000 name is written within the temple area.
It is said and believed Shiva Lingam present within the temple rotates three times a day (24 hours).
Distance from Devprayag to Other Cities/Town
(Distance from Devprayag in km)
Devprayag – 0, Haridwar – 93, Delhi – 298
Devprayag to Srinagar: 36.5 km approx.
Devprayag > Kirtinagar (33.5 km) > Srinagar (3 km)
Devprayag to Rudraprayag: 70 km approx.
Devprayag > Bagvaan (19.5 km) > Maletha Band (8.5 km) > Srinagar (6 km) > Rudraprayag (36 km)
(follow National Highway 58)
Chandrabadni Devi Temple – Goddess Sati Torso Fell Here
Since the last one year wish was to visit Chandrabadni Devi Temple. National Highway 58 driving solo Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike covering 66 Km approx. from Rishikesh to Devprayag and hiring a jeep from Devprayag tehsil for another 33 km, I reach Chandrabadni Devi situated at Jurana Village in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
(As you can read, Naikhri Village is 1831 meters above sea level. You can guess how high the mountain is where the temple is)
Jeep charges Rs. 1,000 Devprayag tehsil – Chandrabadni temple – Devprayag tehsil.
Rs. 700 I bargain.
I remember during the Lansdowne tour I visited Tarakeshwar Mahadev, approx. 76 km to-and-fro and paid Rs. 800. Devprayag – Chandrabadni – Devprayag is 66 Km only. Rs. 700 is OK – said I. Driver, after a few discussions, was convinced but will take more passengers on the way- said he. No problem – said I, and I/We reached the temple.
Traveling while someone else is driving, especially in the mountains, is a little scary. People who travel by bus in the mountains are brave. I am comfortable when I am driving. They say I am brave because I travel alone on a motorbike. Really?
Anyways, we reach the temple area. The jeep was parked, and I requested the driver to join. Prasad was purchased. One km of steep walking while passing through Walnut/Burans/Deodar/Pine trees, we at the temple. Another 100-plus steep steps and a cemented path – I selected stairs. The priest was present. Offerings, Prayers, and a request to narrate The History of Chandrabadni Devi Temple, festive occasions, and more…
Can you see the crown?
Yes – said I.
Below the crown is the Sri-Yantra, which is worship. It is said and believed that Goddess Sati‘s torso fell at this location.
Asus (September-October) and Chaitra (March-April) are the times for Mela (festival).
Kunjapuri Devi, Surkanda Devi, Rajrajeshwari Devi, Jwalpa Devi, Dhari Devi, and many more Siddh Peeths are within Uttarakhand. Chandrabadni Devi is one of them. Altogether, there are 108 Siddh Peeths all over the world.
Dharamshala is available for devotees for FREE, and another two rooms with 5 beds each for Rs. 50 per bed per day is available. A canteen is there for the food. No need to worry.
Temple timings: 7 mornings till 7 evenings. Only for 30 minutes closed during afternoon hours.
And I inquire how to reach if someone is not having his/her own vehicle or is unable to book a jeep.
Sharing a Jeep, a Bus is available from Devprayag tehsil, but one has to change at a few points. No direct jeep for Chandrabadni Devi temple unless and until one books the entire jeep.
Devprayag tehsil till Hindolakhal – 17 km.
Hindolakhal to Jamnikhal – 7 km.
Jamnikhal to Chandrabadni Devi temple – 7 km.
One way, Rs. 55 will be the cost for the Jeep and Rs. 50 for the bus to reach the temple.
Thank you said I, and a walk to watch the valley. Deep, green, and beautiful.
New Tehri, Mussoorie, and Uttarkashi are close by. 55, 134, 139 km approx. from Jamnikhal.
Srinagar – 34 km, Dehradun – 114 km from Devprayag tehsil.
I wish to travel more. Wishes unlimited, maybe God is listening to fulfill.
Ram Jhula Suspension Bridge – Also Known as Shivanand Jhula
Lakshman Jhula – First Jeepable Suspension Bridge of U.P.
Tourist Places in Uttarakhand and Distance from Rishikesh
Tourist Places in Uttarakhand and Distance from Rishikesh – This photo was taken near Chandrabhaga Bridge in Rishikesh, (Uttarakhand).
(Distance from Rishikesh in km/Height above Sea Level in meters)
Kaudiyala 38 / 490, Devprayag 70 / 580, Srinagar 105 / 601, Rudraprayag 137 /610, Gauri Kund 209 / 1982, Gauchar 161 / 778, Karnaprayag 172 / 775, Nandaprayag 191 / 885, Chamoli 202 / 970, Gopeshwar 212 / 1500, Pipalkoti 218 / 1259, Joshimath 252 / 1846, Auli 268 / 3050, Govindghat 273 / 1829, Badrinath 296 / 3096, Mana 299 / 3130
Bhairav Garhi Temple (Kirtikhal) – Protector of Garhwal Mandal
Bhairav Garhi Temple is situated at Kirtikhal approx. 18 km from Lansdowne.
Lansdowne > Gumkhal (12.5 km)
Gumkhal > Bhairav Garhi temple, Kirtikhal (5.5 km)
I stopped the motorbike at Kirtikhal during the journey to Rishikesh from Lansdowne. If you are not traveling by your own vehicle, you can hire a shared jeep. And the approx. traveling cost:
Lansdowne to Gumkhal – Rs. 15
Gumkhal to Kirtikhal – Rs. 4 / 5
To reach the temple, you have to climb approx. 2 km, i.e., 40 mins. walk.
Upon query, a local shared the history of the temple:
It is believed that years ago Bhairav temple was at Hanuman Garhi (earlier known as Langur Garhi). When the Gorkha attacked Garhwal, Lord Bhairav’s location was shifted to another hill, now known as Bhairav Garhi. It is situated at approx. 9000 plus feet elevation. At Hanuman Garhi, nowadays the Lord Hanuman deity is present. Bhairav Garhi is a Siddh Peeth.
Hanuman Garhi and Bhairav Garhi are situated at a distance of 2 km approx.
May end or early June festival is organized by locals. And another one-month festival from 15 July – 15 August.
How much is the Jeep Fare from Lansdowne to Kotdwara?
Though I was traveling via Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike but upon the query was told that sharing Jeep fare from Lansdowne to Kotdwara is Rs. 45.
The distance between Lansdowne to Kotdwara is 40 km approx.