Durga Devi Temple Kotdwar is an ancient and famous temple located in Kotdwar town of PauriGarhwal district of Uttarakhand. This temple is situated inside a cave and is dedicated to Goddess Durga; the temple is considered one of the oldest Siddha Pithas. Durga Devi Temple is about 11 km from Kotdwar city. It is situated at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level at 28 km from Lansdowne.
This temple is a significant place of worship in the city of Kotdwar. Durga Devi Temple is beautifully built on a slant of a hill near the road in the city of Kotdwar. It is believed that in this temple, Goddess Durga appeared in the mountains. The temple has two parts. The modern temple is located near the road. The ancient one is located a little below the modern temple in a 12 feet long cave. There is a Shivling established in the ancient temple.
People from far and wide come to take the blessings of Goddess Durga. People believe that Goddess Durga fulfills the wishes of all her devotees, and therefore people tie red ‘chunaris’ in the temple for faith. There is a small cave situated near the main temple. For the darshan of MaaDurga in that cave, the devotees have to lie down. There are many miraculous stories related to this temple of Durga Devi.
In this temple, there is an idol of Mother Goddess emerging from the rocks. An eternal flame inside is also seen burning at all times. Local people say that MaaDurga’s vehicle, ‘Singha or lion,’ often visits the temple and returns calmly after seeing Goddess Durga. According to popular beliefs, all one’s stalled works get completed after visiting this temple. The banks of the small river near Durga Devi temple are spots of divine peace. On Chaitriya and Shardiya Navratri, the temple is crowded with devotees. It is during this time that the devotees organize many Bhandaras.
This holy place was built on the banks of the ‘Khohriver’ in Kotdwar. This place must be visited to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. Durga Devi Temple Kotdwar, Pauri is perfect for spending a lovely and blessed time with family and friends. The vibes of this popular temple are unparalleled.