Devprayag

DevPrayag is set on the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers and is considered to be one of the 'Panch prayag'. From DevPrayag onwards, the river is known as Ganga. The town lies on the Rishikesh to Badrinath route about 87 kms from Narendra Nagar. There are suspension bridges on the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda. It is also the seat of the pandas (priests) of the Badrinath Dham.

It is believed that the town is named after Deosharma, a sage, who led a life of penance here and succeeded in having a glimpse of God. Devprayag, meaning "holy confluence", is essentially the site of the beginning of the Ganges River. The Ganges begins with the confluence of two streams here, and its considered a place of powerful natural forces as well as spiritual forces. Devprayag is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrimages.

Religious ablutions take place at two basins excavated in the rock at the junction of the holy streams. One on the Bhagirathi known as the Brahm Kund and the other on the Alaknanda called the Vasisht Kund.

Around Dev Prayag

Chandrabadani Devi : The sacred shrine on Chandrabadani mountain is 10 kms from Kandikhal, about 22 kms. from Devaprayag. Legends suggest that the torso of Goddess Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva fell here. There are some old statues and lots of iron trishuls (tridents) outside the temple. A fine view of the Sirkanda, Kedarnath and Badrinath peaks can be enjoyed from here.

Raghunathji Temple: The great temple of Raghunathji is claimed to have been erected some 10000 years ago. It is built of massive uncemented stones, standing upon a terrace in the upper part of the town consisting of an irregular pyramid capped by a white cupola with a golden ball and spire. The shrine was destroyed during an earthquake in 1803, and was later rebuilt with the support of Daulat Rao Scindia.

According to a local legend, Lord Rama worshipped here after his victory over Lanka. The temple compound also hosts Annapurna Devi Temple, Hanuman Temple, Shankaracharya Temple and Garud Temple.

How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun (93 kms)
By Rail: The nearest rail head is at Rishikesh (76 kms)
By Road: Tehri is well connected by road with major towns of the area.

Distance of important places from devprayag