Thursday, July 30, 2015

Kasar Devi Temple Almora

Kasar Devi Temple is at an altitude of 2116 mt, This ancient temple was built on a mountain peak in the second century. Located above the town of Almora, Uttarakhand, India.



Kasar Devi is a village near Almora, Uttarakhand. It is known for the Kasar Devi temple, a Devi temple, dedicated to Kasar Devi, after whom the place is also named.

The temple is about five kilometers down from Tamra Nagri. The temple finds mention in the second chapter of the Skanda Purana. It is said that Swami Vivekananda came here to meditate.

Kasar Devi Temple situated 5 Kms from Almora, Uttarakhand and around 70 kms away from Nainital.

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