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Uttarakhand is the best place to find a spiritual experience. Uttarakhand is home to some the most sacred and beautiful temples in India. These are the 10 most important temples that you should visit.
- Gangotri Temple: This temple is located near the source for the River Ganges. It is one of the most important pilgrimage locations in Hinduism.
- Yamunotri Temple – This temple is located at the top of a hill and is dedicated to Yamuna, the main river in Uttarakhand.
- Kedarnath Temple – One of 12 “jyotirlingas”, sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple can be reached only by trekking for several days.
- Badrinath Temple – This temple, which is also an important jyotirlinga Shrine, is located in Badrinath, one the holiest cities in Hinduism.
- Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara – A sacred shrine for Sikhs. It is situated in a beautiful valley, surrounded by hot springs and glaciers.
- Daksha Mahadev Temple : It is believed that Sati, Lord Shiva's daughter, committed self-immolation in this temple after her father had insulted Shiva. It is found in Kankhal (a small village near Haridwar).
- Chandrabadni Temple – This temple, dedicated to Chandra, is located on top of a hill with stunning views of surrounding mountains.
- Surkanda Devi Temple – This temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Durga, is situated atop a mountain close to Mussoorie. It is a 3 km trek from Benog Wildlife Temple.
- Bagnath Temple – One of the oldest temples of Uttarakhand, this shrine, dedicated to Lord Bageshwar (an incarnation Lord Shiva), is one of the most important. It is located in Bageshwar, near Almora.
- Pashupatinath temple: This temple is located in Rishikesh and is dedicated to Lord Pashupati, Another Incarnation Of Lord Shiva. This temple not only attracts tourists from all over the world but also Hindu pilgrims who come here to seek blessings and Mukti (liberation) marking Itasa.
Our Top Ten Places in Uttarakhand To Visit. This is the end of our list on top ten temples in Uttarakhand. We hope you get a chance to visit them soon!
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