History, Natural Environment and Travel Guide of Shakti Temple, Near Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
The Shakti temple is situated right in front of the Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi, on bank of river Bhagirathi, Uttarakhand. There is a trident or a Trishul the main attraction of Shakti Temple, being placed in a temple which is around 6 meters high and has a circumference of 90cm towards the bottom. It is believed that the upper part of the Trishul is made up of Iron, while the lower part is made up of copper. According to Hindu mythology it is said that Maa Durga had killed the Demon by using this Trishul. The myths says that if you try to loco mote this Trishul by applying your whole body weight it will not move an inch but if you try to loco mote it with your just one finger it will move. So the visitors and the devotees are getting attracted by this myth and they visit here to know the truth behind this myth. Vishwanath Temple, Kuteti Devi Temple, Shakshi Gopal Temple, Markendya Rishi Temples are other key attraction nearby the Shakti Temple, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
How to reach Shakti Temple, Uttarkashi – Uttarkashi is very well developed town and connected by road with all the major town of the Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is nearest Railway Station and Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the closest airport. You can hire private buses or taxis from the nearby city like Delhi, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Massorie etc.
