SIGNIFICANT TEMPLES OF UTTARAKHAND


 Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" due to its religious significance and numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers found throughout the state. The important temples and places to visit are the following:
  • Badrinath
  • Kedarnath 
  • Gangotri
                           
  • Yamunotri
  • Moteshwar Mahadev
 
  • Tung Nath
  • Mansa Devi
  • Chandi Devi

  • Vaishno Devi
  • Madhya Maheshwar
  • Kasar Devi
  • Katarmal
  • Pataal Bhuvneshwar
  • Triyuginarayan 
  • Surkanda
  • Raghunath
  • Maya Devi
  • Mahasu Devta 
  • Lakhamandal
  • Hariyali Devi
  • Golu Devta
  • Garjiya Devi

  • Dhari Devi
  • Chitai Golu Devta
  • Kamakhya Devi
  • Yogadhyan Badri
  • Nanda Devi
  • Mata Murti
  • Bagnath and many more......
    Devansh Binjola
    IX - C
    D.A.V. Centenary Public School, Jagjeetpur, Kankhal, Haridwar  

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