Dhari Devi Mandir is a famous Hindu temple that is suited in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayan region located on the blanks of the Alaknanda River between Sringnar and Rudrpagya. This temple is all about 600 years old now it is in a river earlier that was in front of the river Alaknanda. As per Srimad Devi Bhagwat, this temple is considered one of the 108 shakti pithas in India.
Old Dhari Devi Mandir r
New Dhari Devi Mandi
Dhari Devi Mandir Story
In ancient times the idol of Dhari mata was washed out by the flood and stuck between the rocks near Dhari Village. It’s believed that Dhari mata comes in the dream of a villager and ordered him to take the idol of a Dhari mata out from the river and placed the idol where it’s was found and should be kept under the open sky. Thus, the temple is known as the Dhari Devi Mandir. According to the Priest, the appearance of the goddess changes with time, from a small girl to a woman to an old lady. Dhari mata is also considered as the guardian and the protector of a Char Dham in Uttarakhand. The temple has the upper half of the idol goddess Dhari Devi and the lower half is located in Kalimarth where she is worshipped as the kali avatar.
Due to the construction of an Electricity Dham named Alaknanda Electric Dam built by Alaknanda Hydro Power company, On June 16 2013 the old temple of the goddess was removed and shifted to the concrete platform at the height of about 611 meters from the Alaknanda river. Hours the idol was shifted the region faced the worst natural disasters. The flood was caused due to the multi-cloud bust resulting in floods and landslides washing the entire town, killing hundreds of people. Devotees and locals believed that it was caused due to the idol being shifted from its ‘Mool Sthan’ to make a way for the Hydro project.
The main highlight of Dhari Devi Mandir Dehradun
- Best time to visit: Anytime in a year, especially During the Navratri Season
- Location: near Srinagar, Kalyasaur, Uttarakhand Rudraprayag
- Entry fees: none
- Timing: 6am – 8pm
- Exploration time: 1:30 hours
NOTE: Please wear decent clothing suitable for a Hindu temple
How to reach Dhari Devi Mandir
The map given below shows the exact location of the Dhari Devi Mandir
By Air
The Jolly grant is considered the nearest Airport. Jolly Grant Airport is at Dehradun which is just 136 km away from Dhari Mata Mandir. After reaching the airport the traveler needs to take a taxis or a bus to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest Railway Station is at Rishikesh which is just about 119 km away from the temple. After reaching the Railway station the traveler needs to take a taxis or a bus to reach the temple.
By Road
The nearest bus stand is at Srinagar which is just about 16km away from the temple. After reaching the Bus stand the traveler need to take a taxi or a bus to reach the temple.
Places to visit near Dhari Mata Mandir
- Srinagar Garhwal.
- Rudraprayag
- Khirsu
- Ukhimath.
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FAQs
- How to reach Dhari Devi Mandir from Rishikesh?
Rishikesh is just about 120 km away from the temple. And The nearest Railway Station is also at Rishikesh which is just about 119 km away from the temple, jolly grant airport is also 136 km from the temple After reaching the Bus stand the traveler needs to take a taxi or a bus to reach the temple. Travelers can also take the bus to Srinagar from Rishikesh
- What is the best time to visit the temple?
Best time to visit the temple in a year, especially During the Navratri Season
- Where is exactly Dhari Mata Mandir is located?
It is located in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayan Region located on the bank of the Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag.
- Do we have to trek to reach the temple?
Yes, a very small trek it’s just 300 meters away from the road and you can park your vehicle easily.
