Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on an Uttarakhand tour. After reaching there he visited Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Dham situated in Kumaon region. The PM not only shared the pictures of these two places on social media but also appealed to the people to visit these places. He said on his social media account that if someone asks which place should be seen in Uttarakhand, then I would say that you should definitely see Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Temple in the Kumaon region of the state.
He also said that the most memorable experiences of my visit to Uttarakhand included the holy places of Kedarnath and Badrinath, but visiting Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Temple after many years was a very special experience. In this post, he has told about the natural beauty and divinity of these places. In today's article, we are going to tell you the importance of Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Dham and the right way to go here. So that you too can visit these temples and see their grandeur.
How to reach Parvati Kund
If you want to go to Parvati Kund, then the nearest railway station to reach Parvati Kund is Kathgodam, located in the Pithoragarh district of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. From here, after a journey of about 250 km through the mountains by road, Parvati Kund comes at an altitude of 5,338 feet.
Know the history of the temple
It is believed that Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati meditated at this place. For this reason, every year thousands of devotees come here to seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati.
What is the history of Jageshwar Dham?
The distance from Almora to Jageshwar Dham is about 40 km. This Shiva temple, situated at a height of about 6,200 feet above sea level, is very special. The history of this temple is said to be approximately 2500 years old. There are also 124 small temples made of stone. It is believed that the first tradition of Shiva worship started from here. People come from far and wide to worship in this temple.
How to reach Jageshwar Dham
In Jageshwar Dham, which is the most important Shiva temple, Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of Nagesh. Apart from Lord Shiva, statues of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Shakti, and Lord Surya are also present in this temple. The grandeur of these temples is worth seeing. Kothgodam and Dehradun are the nearest districts to reach here.
If you are thinking of going to Kathgodam then it can be reached by rail, whereas Doon can also be reached by air service. The nearest airports here are Pantnagar in Kumaon and Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun in Garhwal. You will get a taxi to Jageshwar Dham from Kothgodam and Dehradun.
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