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68. Arulmigu Pundareegavalli Thayar samedha Neelamegaperumal Temple, Thiru kandamennum(Dev Prayag)
Mulavar | Neelamegaperumal, Purushotaman, Raghunathji | |
Utsavar | ||
Thayar | Pundareegavalli | |
Kshethram | ||
Pose & Direction | Standing Pose facing East | |
Theertham | Mangala Theertham, Ganga River | |
Vimanam | Mangala Vimanam | |
Sthala Vruksham | ||
Paadiyavar | Periy Alwar | |
Travel Base | Haridwar | |
Nearest Railway Station | Haridwar |
Location
Devprayag is a much-revered pilgrim destination of the Hindus . Located en-route to Badrinath from Rishikesh, the destination lies at an average altitude of 472 meters above sea level, at a distance of about 75 km away from Rishikesh. |
History
Devprayag, which means ‘Holy Confluence' in Sanskrit, was named after a Hindu ascetic, sage Devsharma. As per legend, Devsharma devoted his entire life in intense penance to attain a glimpse of Lord Vishnu and was subsequently blessed by Lord Rama. According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama and King Dasharatha did penance at Devpraryag, to relieve off their sin of Brahmahatya. Pandavas also performed ablutions at Devprayag before visiting Badrinath to attain salvation, during their journey for Svargarohana. The Alaknandha and Bagirathi river mingle together in this sthalam and comes down and is called as "Aadi Ganga". |
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