Dhari Devi Temple

On the banks of Alaknanda river, the holy temple of Goddess Dhari Devi is located between Srinagar and Rudraprayag on Badrinath Road. Dhari Devi Temple diety is Maa Dhari Devi. 

Now relocated from 20 meter high rock to man made structure in 2013, Dhari Devi Temple is the centre of faith for the people of Garhwal.

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Near SrinagarOn NH-58 between Srinagar and Rudraprayag town
14.2 kms / 30 mins
From Gola Bazaar, Srinagar
Free Entry
2 hr

Dhari Devi Temple in Srinagar Garhwal

 Photo By: Kukuur

Dhari Devi Temple - Legend & History

As per the legend the upper part of Goddess Kali is believed here, while lower part is in Kalimath and praised as Goddess Kali. Locals also believed that the appearance changes with time from a girl, to a woman and then to an old lady.

There is a legend about the name behind the Dhari devi temple. Once the temple was washed off by floods and the idol of Goddess Kali struck against the rock. The villages of the Dharo village nearby heard the divine voice of Goddess and then fixed the idol of Goddess Kali at this spot. After then this temple is known as Dhari Devi temple.

Legends also believed that the Dhari Devi idol shall not be put under any roof. So there is always an open sky above idols in Dhari Devi Temple. Taking photographs of Dhari Devi idols is strictly prohibited.

Due to the Srinagar Hydel Project, Dhari Devi Temple has to relocate from its original site. Many believers connects 2013 Uttarakhand Floods to the Goddess ire as Dhari Devi is the guardian of Uttarakhand and protector of Char Dhams.

Devotees visit Dhari Devi all round the year but during Navratras the number of visitors increases by manifold.


Location of Dhari Devi Temple

Dhari Devi Temple is located in Near Srinagar ( On NH-58 between Srinagar and Rudraprayag town).

Location & How to Reach Dhari Devi Temple

 Shivam Barthwal - Dhari Devi Temple Gate

Dhari Devi Temple is located at Kalyasaur between Srinagar and Rudraprayag. Distance between Srinagar-Dhari Devi and Dhari Devi-Rudraprayag is 16 km and 20 km respectively. 

One can reach here easily by bus or taxi from Srinagar and Rudraprayag. Nearest railway station is at Rishikesh railway station (119 kms) and airport at Jolly Grant airport (136 kms).

Read How to Reach guide for Srinagar Garhwal.

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