Triyuginarayan Temple

Triyuginarayan Temple

Triyuginarayan Temple is said to be the place where the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvathi took place. There is the Akhand Dhuni Temple housing a 2 foot silver deity of Lord Vishnu.

Triyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu temple nestled in the Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is built in the honour of Lord Vishnu. It is said that the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati took place here at the Brahma Shila in Satyug. Lord Brahma was the priest who conducted the marriage and Lord Narayana offered his sister Parvati to Lord Shiva. It is said that the marriage Havan Kund has been kept burning for three Yugas. That is why the temple is also called Akhand Dhuni temple. Pilgrims offer pieces of Havan in the Kund and take home the ashes as Prasada.

Etymology of Triyuginarayan Temple
Triyuginarayan is composed of three words including tri, yugi and Narayan. Here tri means three and yugi denotes the period of time - Yuga. Narayan is another name of Lord Vishnu. It is called Triyuginaraya because the devotees have been offering wood to the fire in the havana-kund since the three Yugas.

Location of Triyuginarayan Temple
It is located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. It is situated about 5 kms away from Sonprayag, the meeting point of rivers Mandakini and Songanga.

Triyuginarayan Temple, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand

Architecture of Triyuginarayan Temple
Triyuginarayan Temple is famous for its architectural style which resembles the temple of Kedarnath. Said to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya, the temple houses two foot silver deity of Lord Vishnu, with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati on either side. The havana-kund with the eternal flame is situated in front of the temple. Devotees add samidha to the flame and collect the ashes as blessings. There is a stone called the Brahma Shila placed in front of the temple. This stone marks the spot where the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati was performed. There are four Holy Kunds here including Vishnu Kund, Rudra Kund, Brahma Kund and Saraswati Kund.

Connectivity to Triyuginarayan Temple
The temple is well linked via airway and railway. The nearest airport is Dehradun which is around 244 kilometres from Triyuginarayan. The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh which is around 261 kilometres from the temple. It is also accessed by trekking and the most famous route followed is from Mussoorie.

Recently Updated Articles in States of India


•	Hooghly City A modern port city with historical artefacts, Hooghly stands by the Ganges River and is about 40 km north of Kolkata.

•	Feroz Shah Kotla Fort The fortress contains palaces, pillared halls, mosques and a baoli (stepped well). A polished sandstone pillar from the 3rd century BC, one of the many pillars left by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, was transported here from its original location in Ambala.

•	Folk Dances of Nayagarh Folk dances of Nayagarh are an integral part of their culture. Accompanied by folk song and folk musical instructions, these dance forms are performed by the people of Nayagarh district.

•	Folk Dances of Dhenkanal Folk Dances of Dhenkanal District are a reflection of the rich culture and tradition of the people residing here. There are various folk dances that have helped in keeping the rich ancient tradition of the region alive.

•	Folk Dances of Chamba Folk dances of Chamba District are considered as an integral part of the rich indigenous culture of the district. In Chamba District, folk dances are performed on various festivals and occasions.

E-magazine

Subscribe to E-Magazine on Travel