Gauri Shankar Temple

Gauri Shankar Temple is situated on the Mohalla Kunwar Garh Dudhia Mandir road at the banks of rivers Devha and Khakra of Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh of India. This temple is dedicated to Shankar, another form of Lord Shiva. It is one of the prominent and unique holy shrines of Pilibhit city. Huge followers come to visit this temple every year. Devotees from this district itself and also from the neighboring districts of the state come to the temple to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. This temple is named as Gauri Shankar Temple because in the body Shivling of the temple the face of Gauri who is the wife of Shiva is seen.

Attraction

Gauri Shankar Temple's Attraction

Gauri Shankar Temple of Pilibhit is a holy religious place of Hindu. Main attraction of this temple is its around 2000 years old Shivalinga. People visit this place mostly for their religious belief. But this place has a calm environment that helps to meditate or concentrate. This is also a good place for spending some peaceful time alone.A fair is organized here every year on the occasion of Shivratri, Raksha Bandhan, and every Monday of Sharavan Mas (June-July month).

Pilibhit city offers you a good collection of religious places to visit. Those places are famous for holy shrines and considered as good tourist spots. Main attraction of Pilibhit is its Tiger Reserve. You can experience the movement of tigers from a nearer view from here.

History

Gauri Shankar Temple is about 250 years old. The operable story about this temple is like that: the forefather of the present Pujari Pandit Har Prasad of this temple once came here with his companions (saints). It was a jungle area at that time. He dreamt at night that Bhagwan Shankar was there. In the morning, he observed a Shankar moorti. A temple was built there gradually and increased day by day. Now, it is a well known temple of Pilibhit.

Inside/Outside Views

Old and large Gauri Shankar Temple

Gauri Shankar Temple is a large old temple. But the temple building is not very old. It is a splent, pleasant erection with eye-catching carvings on pillars and walls. It has huge, neat and clean premises. A big and splendid gate welcomes its visitors. Then a stage on the middle of the temple perimeter is seen. This temple has two entrances on the southern and Eastern sides. Hafiz Rahmat Khan built those gates. Inside the main temple an ancient Shivalinga predominates. Without this there are three more Shivalinga sets in the different parts of the temple. Balaji Temple, Ram-Seeta Temple, Laxmi Mata Temple, Shiv-Gauri Temple, and a quite big idol of Nandi Maharaj is in the boundaries of the temple. A dharamshala, which was donated by Dwarika Das Banjara situated along with the temple for taking rest of the visitors.

Opening Hours

Monday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Tuesday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Wednesday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Thursday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Friday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Saturday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

Sunday 6.00 AM – 8.00 PM

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport to reach Gauri Shankar Temple is Bareilly Airport. People go to Pilibhit by bus or taxi from Bareilly.

By Train: Pilibhit Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Gauri Shankar Temple. It is 2.5 kilometers from the temple. Cover the distance between the Railway station and the temple by any local transport.

By Road: Pilibhit Bus Station is the nearest bus station to reach Gauri Shankar Temple. It is around 2 kilometers from the temple. Cover the distance by any local transport.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, this place is completely safe to visit.

Que-02: Is photography allowed inside Gauri Shankar Temple?

Ans: Yes, Photography and videography both are allowed inside and outside the temple.

Que-03: What is the best time to visit this temple?

Ans: November to January is the best time to visit Pilibhit because the climate of Pilibhit in this time remains pleasant with moderate temperature.