{"id":9070,"date":"2022-06-27T23:53:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T05:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=9070"},"modified":"2026-01-03T02:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T02:37:39","slug":"dunagiri-temple-dwarahat-in-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/dunagiri-temple-dwarahat-in-uttarakhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunagiri Temple Dwarahat, Uttarakhand \u2013 History, Height &#038; Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Dunagiri Temple Dwarahat, Uttarakhand \u2013 History, Height &amp; Travel Guide<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"445\">Nestled deep in the Kumaon Himalayas, <strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"174\">Dunagiri Temple<\/strong> is one of Uttarakhand\u2019s most powerful and mystical Shakti peeths. Surrounded by dense forests and ancient legends, this temple is believed to date back to the <strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"370\">Mahabharata and Ramayana periods<\/strong>, making it a place where mythology, devotion, and nature blend seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"637\">Located near <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dwarahat<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Dunagiri Temple attracts devotees, spiritual seekers, and travelers looking for offbeat yet deeply sacred destinations in Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"642\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"675\">Dunagiri Temple, Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"961\"><strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"718\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dunagiri Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is dedicated to <strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"767\">Goddess Durga (Maa Dunagiri)<\/strong>. According to popular belief, this is the very spot where a fragment of the <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"866\">Sanjivani mountain<\/strong> fell when <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"918\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hanuman<\/span><\/span><\/strong> was carrying it to Lanka to save Lakshman.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"998\">The word <strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"986\">\u201cDunagiri\u201d<\/strong> comes from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1038\">\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1016\">\n<p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1016\"><em data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1007\">Doon<\/em> \u2013 fell<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1038\">\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1038\"><em data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1025\">Giri<\/em> \u2013 mountain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1118\">Since then, Dunagiri has been revered as a <strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1117\">sacred healing and Shakti site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9082\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9082\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9082 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Entry-Gate-for-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Entry Gate : Dunagiri temple photos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entry Gate : Dunagiri Temple Photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1170\">Dunagiri Dwarahat: Location &amp; Surroundings<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1267\"><strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1229\">Location:<\/strong> Malla Surana village, near Dwarahat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1306\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1297\">Distance from Dwarahat:<\/strong> ~20 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1321\">Setting:<\/strong> Dense forest, serene Himalayan surroundings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1502\">To reach the temple, devotees must <strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1429\">climb 365 stone steps<\/strong>, a symbolic and spiritual ascent that adds to the sanctity of the visit.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1534\">Dunagiri Temple Height<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<li data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1608\"><strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1563\">Approximate altitude:<\/strong> ~2,100 meters (6,900 feet) above sea level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1658\">Thanks to its elevation, Dunagiri Temple offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1754\">\n<li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1684\">\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1684\">Cool mountain weather<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1711\">Fresh pine-scented air<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1754\">\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1754\">Profound silence, ideal for meditation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1787\">Dunagiri Temple History<\/h2>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">Mahabharata Period<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2047\">Local legends state that <strong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1917\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pandava\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pandavas<\/a> built Dunagiri Temple<\/strong> during their exile from Hastinapur. This association makes it one of the ancient temples linked to the Mahabharata era in Kumaon.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2068\">Ramayana Period<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2089\">During the Ramayana:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2195\">\n<li data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<p data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2132\">Hanuman carried the <strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2132\">Sanjivani Parvat<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2159\">\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2159\">A piece fell at Dunagiri<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2195\">\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2195\">The place became sacred forever<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2305\">This legend places Dunagiri within the <strong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2265\">Dronanchal mountain range<\/strong>, mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2310\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2356\">Dunagiri Mandir Dwarahat: Timings &amp; Entry<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2376\"><strong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2376\">Temple Timings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2444\">\n<li data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2410\">\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2410\"><strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2390\">Summer:<\/strong> 5:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2444\">\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2444\"><strong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2424\">Winter:<\/strong> 5:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2513\"><strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2460\">Entry Fee:<\/strong> Free<br data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\" \/><strong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2497\">Suggested visit duration:<\/strong> 30\u201345 minutes<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2518\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2559\">Festivals &amp; Fairs at Dunagiri Temple<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2596\">Dunagiri Temple comes alive during:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2641\">\n<li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<p data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2619\"><strong data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2619\">Chaitra Navratri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2641\">\n<p data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2641\"><strong data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2641\">Ashwin Navratri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2769\">Thousands of devotees visit during these periods to seek blessings from Maa Durga amidst chanting, bells, and forest serenity.<\/p>\n<h5>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/mahavatar-babaji-cave-himalayas-two-routes-to-divine-discovery\/\">Mahavatar Babaji Cave India: Birthplace of Kriya Yoga<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9079\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9079\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Steps-to-Reach-Dunagiri-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to Reach Dunagiri Temple\" width=\"960\" height=\"668\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steps to Reach Dunagiri Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2820\">How to Reach Dunagiri Temple, Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2833\">By Road<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2916\">\n<li data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<p data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2886\"><strong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2854\">From Dwarahat:<\/strong> 20 km (30\u201340 minutes by taxi)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2916\">\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2916\"><strong data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2907\">From Ranikhet:<\/strong> ~55 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2930\">By Train<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3077\">\n<li data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3015\">\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3015\"><strong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2961\">Nearest railway station:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3003\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kathgodam<\/span><\/span><\/strong> (\u2248140 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3077\">\n<p data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3077\">From Kathgodam, take a taxi or bus to Dwarahat \u2192 Dunagiri<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3089\">By Air<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<li data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3166\">\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3166\"><strong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3112\">Nearest airport:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3154\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pantnagar Airport<\/span><\/span><\/strong> (\u2248120 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3206\">\n<p data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3206\">Direct flights from Delhi available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<p data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3243\">From Pantnagar, continue by road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3309\">Alternative: <strong data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3299\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jolly Grant Airport<\/span><\/span><\/strong> (\u2248300 km)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9080\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pilgrims-at-Temple-site.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrims at Temple site\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Besides the Dunagiri Temple itself, Dwarahat in Uttarakhand offers several fascinating attractions:<\/h5>\n<h2 data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3355\">Places to Visit Near Dunagiri Temple<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3735\">\n<li data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3453\">\n<p data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3453\"><strong data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3444\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pandukholi Caves<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 3 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<p data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3511\"><strong data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3473\">Dwarahat Town<\/strong> \u2013 ancient temples &amp; Kumaoni culture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3567\">\n<p data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3567\"><strong data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3557\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Baijnath Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 25 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3623\">\n<p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3623\"><strong data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3613\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kausani<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 50 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3679\">\n<p data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3679\"><strong data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3669\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rudradhari Falls<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 17 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3735\">\n<p data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3735\"><strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3725\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Patal Bhuvaneshwar<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 70 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3740\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3759\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"4080\"><strong data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3789\">Dunagiri Temple Dwarahat<\/strong> is not just a temple\u2014it is a <strong data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3868\">living legend of the Ramayana and Mahabharata<\/strong>, hidden within the forests of Uttarakhand. Whether you are a devotee of Maa Durga, a seeker of Himalayan spirituality, or a traveler exploring unexplored sacred sites, Dunagiri offers a deeply moving experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4220\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you\u2019re planning a spiritual journey through Kumaon, <strong data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4165\">Dunagiri Mandir Dwarahat<\/strong> deserves a place at the very top of your itinerary \ud83d\ude4f\u2728<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dunagiri Temple Dwarahat, Uttarakhand \u2013 History, Height &amp; Travel Guide Nestled deep in the Kumaon Himalayas, Dunagiri Temple is one of Uttarakhand\u2019s most powerful and mystical Shakti peeths. Surrounded by dense forests and ancient legends, this temple is believed to date back to the Mahabharata and Ramayana periods, making it a place where mythology, devotion, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36939,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437,2],"tags":[2079,2080,2081,2082,2083,2084,2085],"class_list":["post-9070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mahavatar-babaji-cave","category-rishikesh-day-tour","tag-dunagiri-temple-dwarahat","tag-dunagiri-temple-dwarahat-how-pandavas-built-it-in-uttarakhand","tag-dunagiri-temple-history-in-hindi","tag-dunagiri-temple-photos","tag-dunagiri-temple-temperature","tag-dunagiri-temple-uttarakhand","tag-entry-gate-dunagiri-temple-photos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9070"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40233,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9070\/revisions\/40233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}