Hariyali Devi Temple, Jasoli, Uttarakhand

Hariyali Devi Temple, Jasoli, Uttarakhand

Hariyali Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Shakthi, located in Jasoli Village in Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand, India. The Temple is situated at an elevation of around 1,400 m surrounded by Himalayan peaks.

Legends

According to the Hindu mythology, when Mahamaya was conceived as the seventh issue of Devaki, Kansa threw Mahamaya violently on the ground. Mahamaya's body split into multiple parts and these were scattered all over the earth. It is believed that one among those parts, the hand, fell at Hariyali Kantha.

The Temple

The Temple is situated on top of a hillock. The Temple is situated at an elevation of around 1,400 m surrounded by Himalayan peaks. The temple is a simple structure made of brick and mortar. Presiding Deity is called as Hariyali Devi / Sitla Mata / Bala Devi / Vaishno Devi. The idol of the goddess is dressed in yellow, sitting on the back of a lion carrying a child. Idols of Kshetrapal and Heet Devi can also be found in the temple premises.

Festivals

Dhanteras, Rakshabhandan, Navratri and Deepavali are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 13 Kms from Jasoli, 26 Kms from Nagrasu, 33 Kms from Gauchar, 42 Kms from Karnaprayag, 45 Kms from Rudraprayag, 182 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 199 Kms from Dehradun Airport, 209 Kms from Haridwar and 429 Kms from New Delhi Airport. The Temple is situated on Rudraprayag to Karnaprayag Route. Take a diversion at Nagrasu and travel for about 26 Kms to reach this Temple.

Location