Naina devi temple, Nainital
Introduction of naina devi temple :-
A well know shakti peeths of hindu religion, naina devi temple is located on top of the naina hill at the northern bank of naini lake in Nainital, Uttrakhand.
History and Mythology of Naina devi temple:-
There is a mention of naina devi temple in Kushan period, buit in 15th AD , the idol of naina devi temple was established in 1842 by a devotee Moti ram shah. In the year 1880, this temple was destroyed by a landslide. Later the temple was restructuring. Here the shaktipeeth form of mother sati devi is worshipped.
According to mythology sati devi gave up her life in the yagya khund performed by her father dakshaswara (king daksgha), when lord Shankar was cacarring the dead body of mother sati around the word, during lord Vishnu took his Sudarshan chakra sati’s body was divided into 51 parts, out of which sati’s eyes(naina) fell at the place. The temple of naina devi is built on the spot where the eyes of the Devi(naina) fell.
Naina devi temple inside:-
The naina devi temple is a huge peepal tree that seems like sheltering the visitors. Around the peepal tree is an idol of lord Hanuman. The centre are two eyes that represent naina devi to the left is mata kali devi and the right, Lord ganesha. And the main shrine of mata naina devi is bordered by two lions.
Event in naina devi temple:-
During nanda Ashtami, a big fair is orgnised in the naina devi temple and devotees comes for darshan and take blessing. Nanda devi Ashtami festival runs for 8 days in the premises of naina devi temple. A ceremony of statue immersion of nanda devi with her sister naina devi is celebrated on last day of the fair.
Best time to vsit of naina devi temple:-
Naina devi temple best timing is march to June which is the summer/spring season. You can also must visit month:-
- September
- October
- November
- December
That time temperature is 10oc- 20oc
How to reach of naina devi temple :-
From delhi TO nainital —
By train -281km ( the fastest train from delhi to nainital is train to Haridwar jn, then cab to nainital and takes time approx 5-6 hours of travel time.)
By air- 235km (Nainital does not have direct air connectivity. Indira Gandhi international airport, new delhi is nearest airport to Dehradun jolly grand airport and then you takes bus and cab for nainital.)
By bus – 315km (Daily bus service to nainital is available from delhi)
From Dehradun to nainital
By train:- (The fastest way to reach from Dehradun to nainital is train to Haridwar jn, then cab to nainital and takes 4hour 45min.
By air:- 180km (airport of jolly grant (Dehradun) to Shaheed bhagat singh international airport)
By bus :- 270km
From chandigargh to nainital
By train -(there is no direct train of reaching nainital. the nearest railway station to nainital is kathgodam(35km) and then you can take texi and bus )
By bus – 535km ( chandigarh -dehradun -nainital)
By air – 299km (chandigarh to dehradun ) and then take cab and bus for nainital.
NOTE:- The above mentioned taxi and car rental rates to naina devi temple or cab charges from naina devi temple, nainital are subject to charge without any prior notice. We take responsibility for any hike in the above mention naina devi temple car rental packges.
Location of Naina devi temple :-
nainital, kumaon garhwal uttarakhand
- Near flatts on the edge of nainital lake in mallital area.
- From roadways bus stand, tallital, nainital is 2.5km/9min.
Entry type:- Free entry
Exploration time- 30 min .
Temple opening time:- 6:00AM And Closing time :-10:00PM.
Naina devi nainital is popular place for following activies/interests
Travel tip of naina devi temple, nainital:-
Boat ride :- naina devi nainital, is located on the bank of naini lake which adds to the beauty of the temple. It also gives visitors a great opportunity to take boat ride on naini lake.
Shopping:- Once you are out of the temple, you can walk to thr nainital mall road and shop from various collections by the local artisans. Nainital is famous for candles, look out for a variety of designs and aromas.
- You can go to Tiffin topwhich is 1km away
- Naina peak which is 3km away
- Snow view point which is 3km away from the central city.
- Valley of flaower
- Eco cave gardern
- Pangot bird sanctuary
- Kilbury bird sanctuary
- 1km are located a temple, a gurudwara, a church and a mosque in nainital which is a rare sight.
- Raj bhawan nainital
- Hanuman garhi nainital
- Gurney house nainital
- Mukteshwar temple nainital
- Kainchi dham nainital
- Land end nainital
If you are travaling with kids and elderly people, do carry sufficiently warm clothes. The evening are especially chilly. It is advisable to travel with heavy woolens during the winter season. Peak right-jacket, woolen, and shoes.
- Always keep your identity card handy to avoid any confusions and hassles.
- If you are planning to trek, do not forget your trekking shoes and some antiseptic ointment.
- You wil l have to fight the sun during the day, carry a good sunscreen.
Always have an arrangement for your hydration for your energy.
