Places to See in Tanakpur
Purnagiri Temple: Situated 21kms from Tanakpur, Purnagiri Temple is one of the 108 Siddha Peeths. To reach Purnagiri Temple one must complete a trek of 3kms from Tunyas. According to mythological scriptures this was the place where Daksha Prajapati, father of Goddess Sati organised a sacrificial ceremony, for which he invited everybody except Lord Shiva. After discovering about her father's trick to humiliate her husband Lord Shiva, Goddess Sati immolated herself in the sacrificial fire. Lord Shiva then appeared with full of rage to take back the corpse of Goddess Sati and the places where parts of Goddess Sati fell down are now known as ‘Shakti Peeths’. The temple is flooded by devotees during navratras.
Sharda Ghat: Sharda Ghat is also known as Ma Purnagiri Sharda Ghat. Located near Tanakpur bus stand, Sharda Ghat is visited many many devoteed and people bathe in Sharda River to cleanse themselves before visiting the revered Purnagiri Temple which is close to the town. Sharda Ghat is also used for performing many Hindu rituals practices and ceremonies.
Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple: The deity of Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple is Lord Shiva in his panchmukhi or five faced form. The time of aarti of this sacred temple is 7:30 am and 7:30 Pm everyday. The temple is flooded by Shiva Bhakts during Shravan months and on the day of Shivratri.
List of Tanakpur Sightseeing and tourist spots in Tanakpur. There are many places to visit see of tourist interest in Tanakpur like: Purnagiri Temple, Sharda Ghat, Panchmukh Mahadev Temple. All of these places are well known tourist spots in Tanakpur Uttarakhand India.
