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274.Gaurikund Temple
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This is the place where Goddess Parvati the wife of Lord Shiva did penance involving ascetic and yoga practices to win over Shiva's heart. The hot water spring of Gaurikund is one of the holiest sites for Hindus, who come to take a dip in it. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy water of the pond will make a person pure. Surrounded by panoramic views, Gaurikund also serves as the starting point of the famous Kedarnath temple trek.
Sthalam

 

Gaurikund Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati (also popular as ‘Gauri’). It is situated in Gauri Kund, Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 6502 feet above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas. According to beliefs, Lord Shiva admitted his love for Goddess Parvati at this place.

Then, they married each other at the place where Triyuginarayan Temple is now present. It is also a part of the Char Dham Yatra destinations within Uttarakhand.Then, they married each other at the place where Triyuginarayan Temple is now present. It is also a part of the Char Dham Yatra destinations within Uttarakhand.

The significance of Gaurikund Temple is that it is the place where Shiva admitted his love for Goddess Parvati. Also, Lord Ganesha acquired his popular ‘elephant-head‘ figure here. Moreover, there are hot springs in Gaurikund and they are converted to bathing places. Hence, this place holds religious importance in Hinduism.

 
Puranam

 

According to the history of Gaurikund Temple, it is present at the place where Goddess Parvati did penance and performed various yogic practices to win over the heart of Lord Shiva. Later, Shiva also admitted his love for her at this spot and they married each other in the Triyuginarayan Temple.

Goddess Parvati did penance to win over the heart of Lord Shiva.

Another legend says that when Goddess Parvati went to the Kund (Gauri Kund) to take a bath, she created Lord Ganesha from the soap suds on her body. Then she placed him outside the entrance to the Kund as a guard and asked him not to let anyone enter. However, Lord Shiva arrived there and Ganesha stopped him from entering. As a result, Shiva cut off Ganesha’s head.

Lord Shiva brought Ganesha back to life by joining a baby elephant’s head to his body.

Later, upon knowing about the complete scenario, he brought Ganesha back to life by joining a baby elephant’s head to his body.

 
Sevas

 

Some of the festivals celebrated at Gaurikund Temple are:

Navratri: Navratri or Durga Puja is celebrated as a symbol of victory of good over evil. As per legend, Goddess Durga defeated the demon king Mahishasura to save the world and restore Dharma. Celebrations include stage decorations, recital of the legend, enacting of the story, and chanting of the scriptures of Hinduism. Here is the list of Navratri colors for 9 days.
Mahashivratri: This festival is in the honor of Lord Shiva.

Devotees believe that he is the Adi guru who is the source of the Yogi tradition.  It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga as well as meditating.

 
Timings

 

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Morning 5 AM 12 PM
Evening 2 PM 9 PM
Contact

 

Gaurikund, Uttarakhand 246471, India
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