Tehri Kunjapuri Temple – Guide
Kunjapuri Temple of Maa Kunjapuri Devi is Located in Tehri district of Uttarakhand. This ancient temple of Hindus is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of the Goddess. This temple is Located at a distance of 25 km from Rishikesh and at an altitude of 1,676 meters above sea level, this temple also completes the triangle of three Siddha Peeths of Kunjapuri Devi, Surkanda Devi, and Chandrabhaddi Devi.
History of Tehri Kunjapuri Temple
According to History and Puranas Tehri Kunjapuri Temple was established by Jagadguru Shankaracharya. This temple was renovated from 01-Oct-1979 to 25-Feb-1980 and in the year 1982, Pujya Shri Sachababa had highlighted the importance of this place by performing rituals. The hand of Mata Sati Devi had fallen at this place, which is also known as Kunj, hence this temple is known as Kunjapuri. The surprising thing is that there is no idol of the goddess installed in the sanctum sanctorum of this temple. At the place of idol, a rock like body is installed inside the temple and unbroken flame keeps burning under that rock.
Best time to visit this temple
Navratri and Dussehra festival is celebrated with great joy and happiness in this temple in the month of September or October.
Tehri Kunjapuri Temple Timings
Tehri Kunjapuri Temple opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 6:30 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 6:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti performed at 5:30 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 05:30 PM |
Places to visit near this temple
Triveni Ghat
This is the famous place where three rivers join at the same place. This place is located just few kms away from our main temple.
Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula is the beautiful bridge constructed over the Triveni Sangam. This place is located at a distance of about few kms away from the main temple.
The Beatles Ashram
This Ashram is build in the shape of Beatles. This place is the main tourist attraction near this place. This place is located at a distance of about few kms away from the main temple.
Bharat Mata Mandir
This temple is dedicated to maa Bharat Mata. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the main temple.
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
This Ashram is also one of the famous Ashram of this place. This ashram is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple.
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How to reach Tehri Kunjapuri Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Tehri Kunjapuri Temple is Dehradun airport which is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Tehri Kunjapuri Temple is Rishikesh railway station which is located at a distance of 23 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- To reach this temple firstly you have to reach Hindolakhal place from Rishikesh which is just 4 km away from Rishikesh city. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
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