About Chandrabadni Temple in Devprayag
As you know that Uttarakhand is known as the land of God (devbhomi). It is located in the northern part of India. The formed name of uttarakhand was Uttaranchal, which was formed on 9 november 2000. From 2000 to 2006 it was known as Uttaranchal. Before its formation in 2000, it was a part of Uttar Pradesh. After many years of agitation, the state of uttarakhand was made the 27th state of the Republic of India. There are many temples of goddess sati all over the India , and the maa chandrabadni temple is one of them. This temple is a holy hindu shrine which is located in a tiny hamlet called Jamnikhal, Devprayag, district of Uttarakhand. Chandrabadni temple is most wonderful, very ancient and very famous temple of devi sati. This temple is open throughout the year.
History of Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
Chandrabadni temple is one of the 51 shaktipeeths of goddess Sati established in India. This Shaktipeeth is also mentioned in texts like Skanda Puran, Devi Bhagwat and also in Mahabharat.The history of Maa Chandrabadni is mainly related to the same event that when king Daksh organized a grand yagya in Kankhal, which is now known as Haridwar, in which he invited all the deities except Mahadev and his consort mother Sati. Even after Lord Shankar’s refusal, Goddess Sati went there and could not bear the humiliation of Lord Shiva and being saddened by this, she jumped into the Havan kund and abandoned her body, after that when Lord Shankar put her burnt body in a trident. The body of Goddess Sati had fallen here when she was being carried, after which the Shaktipeeth was built at this place and it is famous today as Maa Chandrabadni Temple.
Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag is famous for
Chandrabadni Temple is a famous hindu siddhpeeth and the other famous temples like surkanda , kedarnath , badrinath from this temple appears from the peak of the mountain which makes this place even more attractive and adorable.
Fair and festival in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
Once in the temple worship is performed in a mysterious manner in which the priest is blindfolded. Festivals like Chetra Navratri , Ashwini Navratri , Dussehra , Deepawali are celebrated with great reverence. Every year in the month of April , a fair is organized in the temple in which thousands of tourists and devotees visit the temple.
Local belief of Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
Local belief- It is believed that the devotees who come here with true devotion to see the mother or her mandir, the mother fulfills all their wishes.
Story- Mother is worshiped in the form of Shri yantra in the temple premises, here the body of Goddess Sati had fallen, that is why one cannot seen idol of the goddess, here only the Shri Yantra can be seen, that is why the priests of the temple also trying a bandage on itself eyes when they bathes the Maa. But by trying a bandage, she bathes the mother. It is a folk belief that once a priest had tried to see the idol alone out of ignorance, after which the priest became blind, since then the priest here only blindfolded the idol, worshiped and bathed etc.
Entry fees
No fees is charged for entering the Temple and for darshan of the maa chandrabadni.
Location of Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
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It (Chandrabadni mandir) is located at 34 km from Devprayag and 44km from Srinagar. A small trek 1 -2 km is to be done to this Temple from the taxi stand.This temple is situated on the top of Chandrabadni mountain around 2277mts above sea level.
Nearby places to visit in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
- Raghunath ji Temple
- Tehri lake
- Tehri dam
- Teen dhara
- Sheetala Mata Temple
- Kali Temple
How to reach in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
By Air – Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport (lies between dehradun and rishikesh) from dehradun around 118 to 120 kms.
By Train- Nearest Railway Station connectivity is available at Rishikesh 102 kms and Haridwar one more nearest active railway station is available at a distance of 130 kms. You have to book a cabs or taxi to travel the remaining distance.
By Road– By Bus, By Taxi or own Car or Bike
Nearest Bus stand from temple is in Devprayag which is 34 kms and the second nearest bus stand is in rishikesh. •After reaching there you have to take taxi or local transport to cover the remaining distance to the temple and 1-2km trek is stating from the taxi stand.
- Distance or minimum time taken from Mussoorie 144kms & 4 hours , from New Tehri 55kms & 2 hours.
Best time to visit in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
Although you can visit this holy place in any season but the best time to visit here is from June to October. As the mandir is situated on top of a mountain, hence one should avoid coming here during the monsoon season. If you like fairs and festival so you can also come here in the month of April (fair) and October (Dussehra).
Timing to visit in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
The timing of this temple open from (morning) 6am to 7pm (evening),during which you can visit or visit the temple at any time.
Nearest town/market place in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
- New Tehri
- Srinagar
- Devprayag
You can book a hotel or restaurant for accommodation or food arrangements at any of these three places during your visit to Chandrabadni Temple.
Thinks to carry in Chandrabadni Temple Devprayag
- First aid kit for an emergency
- food and water bottle- carry your food and water bottle if you don’t eat out for ex. Hotel, restaurant.
