Dhari Devi, Hindu temple near Alaknanda River, Srinagar, India
Dhari Devi is a temple built on a concrete platform above the Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. The structure consists of a small prayer hall and an open courtyard where devotees perform rituals.
The shrine originally stood at a different location on the riverbank until it had to be moved for a hydroelectric project. The relocation took place in June 2013 and sparked discussions among devotees about the meaning of the new site.
The shrine holds the upper half of a goddess figure, while the lower half rests in another sanctuary called Kalimath. Pilgrims visit both locations to honor the connection between the separated halves.
Access is via National Highway NH-58, with regular bus connections from Srinagar and Rudraprayag. The path from the parking area to the temple involves some steps along the riverbank.
Local traditions say the face of the deity transforms during the day, showing different stages of a woman's life. Some visitors return multiple times to observe these changes for themselves.
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