Bhairav Temple, Bhaironghati, Uttarakhand

Bhairav Temple, Bhaironghati, Uttarakhand

Bhairav Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Bhairava, fierce form of Lord Shiva, located in Bhaironghati near Gangotri in Uttarakhand, India. Bhaironghati is a small settlement at the juncture of the Jadh Ganga and Bhagirathi rivers. It is located in the Uttarkashi district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. Bhaironghati is situated at about 9 Kms downstream from Gangotri. 

Legends

It is believed that Lord Shiva appointed Bhairav to safeguard this place. Thus, the place came to be called as Bhaironghati and the temple was built in honor of Lord Bhairav temple. It is said that visiting this temple is a must after visiting the Gangotri Temple.

The Temple

This is a small temple dedicated to Lord Bhairav in Bhaironghati. The temple is surrounded by dense forests. It is the resting place for the pilgrims visiting Gangotri. Lanka Chatti, a small town, is situated at about 3 Kms from Bhaironghati. This town boasts Asia's highest bridge over the Jahnavi River at an elevation of 2789 m above the sea level.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 9 Kms from Gangotri, 17 Kms from Harsil, 91 Kms from Uttarkashi, 254 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 257 Kms from Dehradun Airport, 258 Kms from Rishikesh, 276 Kms from Haridwar, 277 Kms from Haridwar Railway Station and 494 Kms from New Delhi Airport. Gangotri is situated at the end of NH 108. Pilgrims need to go to Uttarkashi by GMOU bus or private taxi. From Uttarkashi, four wheelers are available on shared basis to Gangotri. Gangotri is connected with motorable roads, buses and taxis from important destinations like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal. Bhaironghati is situated at about 9 Kms downstream from Gangotri. 

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