Uttarakhand, often called "Devbhoomi" or the Land of the Gods, is a treasure trove of spiritual destinations, with temples nestled amidst the stunning Himalayas
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Here are eight incredible temple destinations in Uttarakhand that blend divinity with breathtaking natural beauty
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1. Kedarnath Temple: Situated in Rudraprayag, this temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. It was initially built by Pandavas and later re-established by Guru Adi Shankaracharya
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2. Badrinath Temple: Located in Chamoli district, this temple is one of the 4 most sacred pilgrimage sites in Hindu mythology. It's dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Nara-Narayana avatar
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3. Gangotri Temple: Perched at 3,100 meters in Uttarkashi, this white granite temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, near the river's origin at Gaumukh
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4. Yamunotri Temple: Located in Uttarkashi, this temple enshrines a black marble idol of Goddess Ganga and can be reached by a 5 km trek from Jankichatti
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5. Tungnath Temple: Considered to be more than 1,000 years old, this temple is located on the Chandranath Parbat in Rudraprayag and is one of the sacred Panch Kedars
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6. Jageshwar Dham: Near Almora at 1,870 meters, this isn't just one temple but a cluster of 124 temples, mostly dedicated to Shiva
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7. Madhyamaheshwar Temple: Another Panch Kedar marvel, this Shiva temple sits at 3,497 meters in a remote meadow surrounded by forests and peaks
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8. Naina Devi Temple: Perched on the shore of Naini Lake in Nainital at 2,610 meters, this temple honours Goddess Naina Devi, linked to the myth of Sati's eyes falling here