Nag Devta Mandir Uttarakhand – Guide
Nag Devta Mandir is very famous temple in Uttarakhand. He can be called ‘Snake God’. Nag Devta Temple is a popular temple located in Berinag village of Chaukori, Uttarakhand. This Nag Devta temple is situated on the top of the Berinag hills. This place is very famous for its snake temples. Berinag is also one of the major temples dedicated to the serpent god. This Nag temple is one of the most popular temples dedicated to the many incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
History of this Temple
The city was a major place of worship for the rule of the Chand dynasty. When the pants of Maharashtra, as the local people refer to, came to settle in this city, they saw a large number of snakes of different colours together. After this incident in the 14th century, they built a Nag Devta Mandir in Uttarakhand.
It was believed that a poisonous snake lived in the Yamuna town named Kalinaga in Vrindavan, which was defeated by Lord Krishna. Kalinaga recognized the greatness of Lord Krishna and surrendered. Lord Krishna ordered Kalinaga to leave the river Yamuna and go somewhere else. After this Kalinaga left the river Yamuna and went to reside in this region of Berinag.
Nag Devta Mandir Uttarakhand Timings
Nag Devta Mandir Uttarakhand opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 10:00 PM in the evening. You can visit this Temple at any time between 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Saturday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Sunday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Monday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Thursday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Friday | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Gangolihat
Gangolihat is a small Himalayan hill town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Gangolihat is famous for the Shaktipeeth of “Haat Kalika” dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Patal Bhubaneswar
Patal Bhubaneswar is one of the most mystical and spiritual places in Uttarakhand. Located 1350 meters above sea level, this secret shrine is mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva. Patal Bhubaneswar is a limestone cave situated at a distance of 13 km from Gujarat.
Didihat
Didihat is rich in flora and fauna, offering panoramic views of lush green valley surrounded by attractive hills. It is situated on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route. Didihat also offers a bird’s eye view of the many snow-clad Himalayas.
Bageshwar
The city of Bageshwar is situated at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti rivers and is situated at an altitude of 1004 meters and near Bageshwar there are many famous temples dedicated to gods and goddesses.
Binsar
The sleepy area of Binsar is one of the must visit places in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of 2420 m, Binsar Chaukhamba is known for mesmerizing views of majestic Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi.
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How to reach Nag Devta Mandir Uttarakhand
By Air- The nearest airport from Nag Devta Mandir Uttarakhand is Naini Saini Airport, Pithoragarh which is at a distance of 112 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Nag Devta Mandir Uttarakhand is Kathgodam railway station which is at a distance of 178 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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