Out of the many mystical temples that bless the holy land of Uttarakhand is the Karkotak Temple. Karkotak temple is devoted to the Mythical Cobra. It is believed that the serpent god protects the people of the village from snake bites. It is one of the most famous temples of the serpent god in Uttarakhand.
Like all the temples, this temple also has folklores and mythological mysteries attached to it. The region around the theKarkotak temple is surrounded by dense green forest harboring a variety of snakes. It is believed that the NaagDevta or the serpent god resides in the temple and protects the people of the village from bites of snakes.
Another folklore suggests that a snake named Karkotak worshipped Lord Shiva and impressed by his devotion, Shiva granted him the right to be the presiding deity of the region and hence the named Karkotak emerged.
Another belief is that the serpent god resides at Karkotak for six months and the other six months he resides at the MaaKachula Devi Temple. One of the beliefs attached to this temple is that if a person enters the temple with a pure mind and soul, he/she is freed from the risk of snake bites for life.
Karkotak temple is also famous for relief from Kaal Sarp Dosh in one’s horoscope. People from all over the world visit this beautiful temple to seek the blessings of the serpent god. The temple compound is composed of beautifully rounded rocks.
The journey to the temple offers an offbeat trek to all the adventure lovers. The uphill trek starts from Bhimtal which is surrounded by luscious green forest offering a majestic view of the beautiful scenery around. The natural water source or as in local dialect ‘Dhaara’ is present to quench the thirst of the devotees after the tiring trek.
If you are looking for a fun trek with your family and friends then Korkatak temple Karkotak Temple Bhimtal should be there on your bucket list.