Tag: Char Dham

Dhari Devi temple: Garhwal’s powerful Siddhapeeth & Shaktipeeth

The very first time I had heard of Dhari Devi (a form of Goddess Kali) was after the Kedarnath floods in 2013, when the story of the powerful goddess’s wrath became synonymous with the catastrophe. We are all aware that the day her idol… Continue Reading “Dhari Devi temple: Garhwal’s powerful Siddhapeeth & Shaktipeeth”

Yamunotri: Shrine Of The Dark River Goddess

Originating from Yamunotri Glacier at a height of 20,955 ft, the temple of river Yamuna is at the foot of the inaccessible Kalind Mountain in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is the belief in the river goddess and her powers that has drawn people here… Continue Reading “Yamunotri: Shrine Of The Dark River Goddess”