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river · temple

Yamunotri is the source of Yamuna river and one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. It is the first destination of Char Dham Yatra. Tourism in this place has increased with the passage of time.

temple · river

Champawat is located 175 kilometer away from Tanakpur. Champawat is a historical place in Uttarakhand which is used to be the capital of Chand Rulers. Champawat is famous for its ancient temples. Ancient Baleshwar Temple in Champawat.

temple · river

Kaliya Nag temple in Vrindavan on the banks of river Yamuna. According to Hindu mythology, this is the place where Lord Krishna during his childhood pastimes in Vrindavan subdued a poisonous serpent Kaliya Nag and the tree on which Lord Kri…

Uttarakhand·river · architecture

Indian people walk on Lakshman Jhula on the river Ganga in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. On the other side of the bridge, one can see the Trayambakeshwar temple. A monkey walks on one of the cables attached to the bridge.

river · temple

A confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. At the confluence, there is a temple of Hindu Lord Shiva. Pilgrims use the staircase to reach the temple as it is on a hilltop.

river · temple

The confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. At the confluence, there is a temple of Hindu Lord Shiva. Pilgrims use the staircase to reach the temple as it is on a hilltop.

Uttarakhand·temple

Jageshwar is a Hindu pilgrimage site in the Almora district of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is the 8th Jyotirling.

Uttarakhand·temple · river

A freshwater stream flows near Jageshwar Temple in Almora, Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand·temple · river

One of the four important parts of the Chota Char Dham Yatra, Gangotri is situated in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is the place where Goddess Ganga descended from the mighty locks of Lord Shiva.

Uttarakhand·temple

In the center of Uttarkashi, in a buzzing market is a beautiful temple of Lord Vishwanath which is worth a visit.

river · aerial

Aerial view of the confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. At the confluence, there is a temple of Hindu Lord Shiva. Pilgrims use the staircase to reach the temple as it is on a hilltop.

Uttarakhand·temple · highway

Indian tourists walk near Capitol Cinema in Nainital in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Dilwale movie poster can be seen on the wall of the cinema hall.

hills · temple

As one ascends the Jallandhri Garh torrent valley from Harsil town, en route Gangotri temple and the source of the Ganges, one climbs the steep track to the Lal Devta minuscule temple, which is adorned by the horns of Bharal and other wild…

temple · festival

People come to Devidhura to witness Bagwal. Bagwal literally means "fight with stones". This unique festival is celebrated in Devidhura village, which is located at a distance of 75km from Champawat district town.

festival · temple

People gather to participate in Devidhura Bagwal or stone pelting festival. They all carry a wooden shield which is to protect them from stones during the festival. Bagwal literally means "fight with stones".

festival · village

One village stones another village, in an age-old tradition... Bagwal literally means "fight with stones". This unique festival is celebrated in Devidhura village, which is located at a distance of 75km from Champawat district town.

Uttarakhand·temple · hills

Mahseer (those are not trout, are they?) cluster together in the temple pond at the Jageshwar temple complex in Almora district of Uttarakhand. Ancient 7th-century idols lie strewn around.

temple · hills

The Ancient Jageshwar temple complex is situated in a beautiful mountain valley covered with thick forest of Cedar Trees, (even 1000 years Deodar Trees).

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Maha Mrityunjaya temple is resonating with the beautiful sound of the damaru and mantra chants purifying each and every soul visiting the temple for the peace and prosperity.

temple · crafts

Amidst the main city of Champawat is the historical “Baleshwar Temple”. Built by the rulers of the Chand Dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvellous symbol of stone carving.

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The temple is situated in Baleshwar i.e 76 km from Pithoragarh within the city of Champawat in Uttarakhand. It is the most artistic temple in the area.

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Baghnath that literally suggests the ‘Tiger Lord’ is a temple after which the Bagheswar city is named.

festival · temple

Maa Barahi Devi Temple Devidhura, Champawat is famous for its Barahi temples. A very unusual fair, which attracts people from Kumaon, Nepal, and even other places, is held every year at the temple of Barahi Devi on Raksha Bandhan day.