Credit: Umesh Sharma
Gaura Devi Temple is located in Devalgarh. If you are traveling from Srinagar to Rudraprayag, then the temple is located at a distance of 18 kilometers from Srinagar.
History of Garura Devi temple
In the history of Garhwal, Devalgarh holds an important place because it was the capital of the king of Garhwal. According to local folklore, during Satyug, Devalgarh was ruled by King Dewal, who was the son of Satyayug King Sashibindu. Later, the name of the region was established as the Devalgarh that we call today. Before Gaura Devi Temple was established, it was believed that Baishav, who was a son of Kubera, used to worship a god named Raj Rajeshwari Devi. After getting blessings from Raj Rajeshwari Devi, he constructed the Gaura Devi temple. The temple of Rajeshwari Devi is situated in the vicinity of the Devalgarh road.
Architecture of Garura Devi Temple
A prime example of the architecture of Garhwal, the Garura Devi Temple is beautifully carved and reflects old tradition. Near the temple, a huge boulder named Som-Ki-Danda lies. A script in Pali written on a boulder says how old the temple is. Pali was used during the Ramanuj period. He was a great devotee who had traveled to North India to spread Vaishnavism.