Last updated on January 26, 2019
Purnagiri Temple – Religious places always have their importance because of two reasons basically. One is faith and the other one is tourism. There are many places all over the world that are of tourist interest and there are some places that are both tourist interest and religion. In India, too, there are many places that are very popular among the people all over the world. Purnagiri temple is one of those temples that have been very famous among the people all over the world. There are many people who visit this temple every year. Basically two groups of people can be seen here, the tourist that is traveling places and the pilgrims that have faith intact. There are also researchers and historians that visit this temple as the temple is very old and is of historical importance.
Location – The temple is located almost 3000mts above the sea level. The temple is 20 Kms from Tanakpur and it is about 171km from Pithoragarh. The temple is 92km from Champawat. This temple has seen many visitors over the years and especially in the month of March to April it increases because of the festival Chaitra Navratri. There are hills surrounding the temple and during festivals the mantras chants echoes in the whole valley. One needs to climb to the top to visit the temple. There is a river in the plains known as the Sharda. To reach the temple you need to go to Thuligaarh and there are several ways to go. The best way is to hire a taxi. After that one need to track fills the temple. From the top of the hill expanse of Kali can be seen and it is a majestic view. Maeandra Nagar and Pancheswar are two of the nearby cities.
Popularity and others – These temples are very popular among the pilgrims all over the world and especially in India there are many people who visit the temples every year. The experience of climbing to the top of the hill to see the temple is very exciting and that is why there are many people who travel to this place every year. The local authorities and the Indian government have been doing several schemes to develop the temple premises and the area so that it can boost tourism and more and more people can come to see the temple.
It has been successful in doing so and in the last few years the number of people coming to see this temple has increased. The number will grow further as the area develops. There are several other temples near the Purnagiri Temple. Religious tourism is a very successful one in a country like India where there are people from different religion living together. There are also many historians and other students that come to this place to study the temple and its surroundings. These temples tell a lot about the glorious past of kings and queens. There is less accommodation available in the nearby cities, but if you book a few weeks earlier you can avail a few good ones.
Best time to visit – The best time to visit this place is during the November to January.
These temples are the best way to explore the rich cultural history of India. A trip to a temple like Purnagiri gives you a chance to peep into the past of India which is still preserved through these temples.
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