Temples in Uttarakhand 

Uttarakhand, often referred to as the “Devbhoomi” or Land of the Gods, is home to numerous temples that hold great spiritual significance. Here are some notable temples in Uttarakhand along with brief details about each:

Kedarnath Temple: Situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is located near the Mandakini River in the Rudraprayag district.

Badrinath Temple: Located in the Chamoli district, Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is situated along the banks of the Alaknanda River.

Yamunotri Temple: Situated in the Uttarkashi district, Yamunotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is located at an altitude of approximately 3,293 meters above sea level.

Gangotri Temple: Located in the Uttarkashi district, Gangotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is situated near the origin of the Ganges River.

Baijnath Temple: Baijnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in the Bageshwar district. It is an ancient temple known for its intricate stone carvings and sculptures.

Jageshwar Temple: Situated near Almora, Jageshwar Temple is a cluster of over 100 Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to be one of the twelve Jyotirlinga sites.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: Located near Rishikesh, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by dense forests and offers panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Tungnath Temple: Tungnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in the Rudraprayag district. It is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is a part of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage circuit.

Naina Devi Temple: Naina Devi Temple is located in Nainital and is dedicated to Goddess Naina Devi. It is situated near the Naini Lake and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar: Dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, atop Bilwa Parvat hill.

Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar: Dedicated to Goddess Chandi, atop Neel Parvat hill.

Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Haridwar: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, in Kankhal.

Bharat Mata Mandir, Haridwar: Unique temple dedicated to Mother India.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar Temple: Underground cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Vaishno Devi Temple, Uttarkashi: Replica of the famous Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tapkeshwar Temple, Dehradun: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in a cave.

Lakshman Temple, Rishikesh: Dedicated to Lord Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama.

Trayambakeshwar Temple, Rishikesh: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its serene ambiance.

Koteshwar Mahadev Temple: Located near Rudraprayag, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Kalpeshwar Temple: One of the Panch Kedar temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Surkanda Devi Temple: Situated near Dhanaulti, dedicated to Goddess Parvati.

Madmaheshwar Temple: One of the Panch Kedar temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Dhari Devi Temple: Located near Srinagar, dedicated to Goddess Kali.

Nanda Devi Temple, Almora: Dedicated to Goddess Nanda Devi, revered during the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra.

Kainchi Dham: Ashram and temple complex dedicated to Neem Karoli Baba.

Bagnath Temple, Bageshwar: Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its annual fair.

Kasar Devi Temple, Almora: Popular temple dedicated to Kasar Devi, known for its spiritual energy.

Chandrabadni Temple: Situated near Tehri, dedicated to Goddess Chandrabadni.

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Pithoragarh: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its religious importance.

Bhimashankar Temple, Bhimashankar: Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Jhula Devi Temple, Ranikhet: Dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its hundreds of bells.

Champawat Temples: Champawat district is home to numerous ancient temples dedicated to various deities.