Triyuginarayan Temple, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Triyuginarayan Temple, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Triyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag District in Uttarakhand, India. The Temple is situated at an altitude of 1,980 metres (6,500 ft). The temple remains in accessible during the winter months due to the thick snow cover in the area. It is believed to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya. Adi Shankaracharya is credited with building many temples in the Uttarakhand region. It is believed that Lord Shiva’s marriage to Goddess Parvati was solemnized at this Temple and witnessed by Lord Vishnu. Another unique aspect of this temple is a perpetual fire, burning in front of this temple. It is believed that this fire has been burning since that celestial marriage.

Legends

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The Temple

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Festivals

The annual mela is held on the Shukla Paksha Dwadasi, 12^th day in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (Aug/Sep). 

Prayers

Pilgrims who visit this temple consider the ashes from the burning fire as holy and carry it with them. It is also believed that ashes from this fire are supposed to promote conjugal bliss.

Trekking & Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Sonprayag, 12 Kms from Sitapur, 15 Kms from Gaurikund, 38 Kms from Guptkashi, 31 Kms from Kedarnath, 216 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 231 Kms from Dehradun Airport and 445 Kms from New Delhi Airport. The Temple can be accessed from Sonprayag on motorable road till the temple. There are also trekking routes also available to reach this Temple.

Trek Route 1:

A short trek of 5 Kms via Sonprayag on the Ghuttur – Kedarnath bridle path that passes through thick forest area is involved to reach the temple precincts.

Trek Route 2:

There is a trek route available from Kedarnath, situated to the south of this temple. The total trekking distance is about 25 Kms.

Trek Route 3:

Triyugi is also accessible from the main road by a 7 Kms trek from Sitapur village. 

Location