What sets Uttarakhand apart is the religious inheritance that comes with the famous religious temples located in the state. Most of people are aware of the Chardham Yatra, but Uttarakhand is a hidden treasure for various religious shrines. One such place where the heavenly realms meet, and discover the mysteries of everlasting love and loyalty. Welcome to the revered sanctuary, [Triyuginarayan Temple], where the celestial stars aligned to witness the grand union of Lord Shiva and the enchanting Goddess Parvati.
Triyuginarayan temple is dedicated to preserver, Lord Vishnu. Temple is well known Hindu pilgrim located in the Rudraprayaga district of Uttarakhand. This picturesque village is perched at an elevation of 1,980 and offers panoramic views of the snow-covered mountains of the beautiful Garhwal region. The architecture of this temple resembles to that of kedarnath shrine.
Why Triyuginarayan Temple is famous ?
Triyugi Narayan is a village that is known for the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This special ceremony happened in the presence of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Vishnu was the one who organized the entire wedding and acted as Parvati’s brother, while Brahma acted as the priest.
The Brahma Sila, located in front of the temple, marks the exact area where the wedding took place. Four sacred ponds, known as Rudra Kund (for bathing), Vishnu Kund (for cleansing), Brahma Kund (for sipping water) and Saraswati Kund (for offering libations). It is also believed that these ponds possess healing powers.
The temple is home to a never-ending flame, known as the akhand dhuni, which has burned since the time of Lord Shiva’s marriage. Many believers bring wood to the sacred fire as an offering, then take away the ash as a sign of marital harmony.
Triyuginarayan as wedding destination
Triyuginarayan is quickly gaining recognition as a widely celebrated wedding site. Many renowned individuals from India and the rest of the world have tied the knot here in recent years, in order to gain the blessing of Lord Vishnu and Shiva for a successful marriage. It is said that couples who wed in this temple will be bound together in seven lifetimes.
How to reach Triyuginarayan Temple?
Location – Rudraprayag district Uttarakhand , just 12 km off road from sonprayag (main kedarnath road)
Nearest railway station to reach sonprayag is at dehradun(251km) or rishikesh railway station (209 km). Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (222 km)
Also you can hire or rent a cab /taxi to temple from Sonprayag or rishikesh.
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