Jwalpa Devi Temple, Pauri, Uttarakhand

Jwalpa Devi Temple, Pauri, Uttarakhand

Jwalpa Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi, located near Pauri in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. The temple is situated on the right bank of the Nawalika River (Nayar). It is a renowned Siddhpeeth and is located near the road between Pauri and Satpuli.

Legends

Jwalpa Devi:

According to a legend in the Skanda Purana, Sachi (daughter of the demon king Pulom) wanted to marry Indra, so she worshipped the supreme mother Goddess Shakti here. The Goddess then appeared in the form of Deeptimaan Jwaleswari and her wish was fulfilled. Later, Deeptimaan Jwaleswari got corrupted to Jwalpa Devi.

Adi Shankaracharya visit to this temple:

It is said that Adi Shankaracharya visited and prayed in this temple, and that the Goddess appeared to him.

History

The Anthwal family are the traditional priests and caretakers of this temple, as the present temple was constructed by the late Pandit Shri Dutta Ram Anthwal (the Anthwals, originally from village Aneth, being the zamindar, or landlords, of the area). Now Anthwal Samiti and Jwalpa Devi Samiti takes care of this temple.

Festivals

Every year two Navratri fairs are held: Chitra and Shardiya Navratri. On the occasion of Janmashtami and Navratri, a large fair is organized at Jwalpa Devi Temple.

Prayers

Every year thousands of people visit this temple, especially unmarried girls, as it is said that the girls get fine grooms just like Indrani (Shachi) got Lord Indra by the grace of the Goddess.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 33 Kms from Pauri, 73 Kms from Kotdwar, 73 Kms from Kotdwar Railway Station, 98 Kms from Najibabad Junction Railway Station, 143 Kms from Dehradun Airport and 298 Kms from New Delhi Airport. The Temple is situated on Pauri – Kotdwar road via Satpuli on the banks of Nayar River.

Location